SEN Programme Coordinator

Lead Learning Without Walls

What if education wasn't confined to four walls?

What if learning happened in coffee shops, libraries, sports centres, workplaces and communities?

What if your leadership could help young people build the confidence, skills and independence they need for adult life?

At MacIntyre, that's exactly what we do.

We're looking for an experienced and inspiring Programme Coordinator to join our team in Milton Keynes, leading a team of Community Teaching Facilitators who support young people with autism and learning disabilities.

This is an opportunity to step beyond the traditional classroom and help shape truly personalised learning journeys that are built around each young person's strengths, interests, aspirations and goals.

A Different Kind of Education

Our young people don't follow a one-size-fits-all curriculum.

Instead, we work alongside them to create bespoke learning programmes that reflect who they are, what matters to them and what they want from their future.

Learning may happen:

• At home
• Out and about
• Through partnerships with colleges and training providers
• In workplaces and volunteering opportunities
• Through activities linked to individual interests and ambitions

Every programme is designed to help young people develop the skills, confidence and independence they need as they move towards adulthood.

The Role

As Programme Coordinator, you will lead and support a team of Community Teaching Facilitators delivering highly personalised learning programmes across the region.

You'll champion high-quality, person-centred education while ensuring every young person has opportunities to learn, develop and thrive.

Working closely with your team, families and professionals, you will:

• Coordinate the planning, delivery and review of individual learning programmes.
• Support and develop a skilled and motivated team of Community Teaching Facilitators.
• Ensure educational provision meets each young person's learning, emotional, social and developmental needs.
• Foster a culture of creativity, curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Build positive partnerships with families, professionals and community organisations.
• Help young people achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them and prepare them for adulthood.

Who We're Looking For

You'll be a qualified teacher with experience supporting learners with additional needs and a passion for person-centred education.

You'll also be someone who:

• Believes in the potential of every young person.
• Can motivate, coach and support others.
• Builds positive relationships with ease.
• Brings resilience, creativity and flexibility to their work.
• Enjoys finding innovative solutions and thinking differently.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, opportunity and person-centred practice.

Why MacIntyre?

At MacIntyre, we believe everyone deserves opportunities to learn, grow and live a life that makes sense to them.

You'll join a values-led organisation where relationships come first, individuality is celebrated and learning is shaped around the person, not the system.

Location and Hours

Based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

• Full-time
• 38 hours per week
• 52 weeks per year

If you're ready to coordinate learning that is creative, personalised and life-changing, we'd love to hear from you.

"Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding."

What we need from you

You must be a Level 5 qualified teacher with management experience and have worked with children or young people who have complex needs.

You'll be a driver with your own transport, as learners are based around the area.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability or are autistic.

For 60 years, we've worked alongside people to build lives filled with opportunity, connection and belonging. Whatever your role, you'll help make that possible.

Learn and grow with us

Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you succeed.

You'll receive a full induction, a mix of online and face-to-face training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues while you learn the role.

As your career develops, you'll have access to ongoing learning, professional qualifications where relevant, and opportunities to progress, all fully supported by MacIntyre.

Pay and benefits

Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme
• Ongoing training and career development

See the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.

How to apply

Click Apply to complete a short application and upload your CV.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. You must already have the right to work in the UK.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we’ll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help, call us on 01908 357016. Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.