Learning Support Base Room Lead

Learning Support Base Room Lead

Required for September 2026

37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days, plus 5 training days

NJC Scale Point: 15-17   

Actual salary: £25,682 - £26,536 (pay award pending)

Macmillan Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic, compassionate and forward-thinking Room Lead for our Learning Support Base, located within our SEND department.  The Learning Support Base Room Lead will support both academic progress and personal development of SEND students. 

About the role

You will work directly with our SEND students, building powerful relationships that raise confidence, aspiration and achievement. 

You will:

• Provide personalised learning support (individual and small group) for students with SEND who need additional support

• Monitor the progress of SEND students who access this provision as part of their personalised timetable

• Work with a variety of stakeholders, including: students, parents, staff and other external agencies.

Who we are looking for

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has experience of working with students with SEND

• Build relationships quickly and authentically

• Is organised, proactive and resilient

• Believes deeply in the potential of every young person

• Wants a role with a real purpose and visible impact.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to support our children and their families and to work as part of a great team.  If you think you have the qualities we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

Closing Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 21 May or Friday 22 May 2026

To apply, please download an application form from our website.  Completed application forms should be returned to Human Resources, Macmillan Academy, Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG or by email.

This Trust is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and ensuring that all stages of the recruitment and selection process are free from unlawful discrimination and bias.  Recruitment and selection procedures may be monitored to ensure that applicants are not being discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic; sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people.  We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, on information available in the public domain.