Makaton SEN Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant (Makaton Experience Required)

Location: Leicester (LE4)

Salary: £95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract: Part time

Start Date: 24th August

Smile Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the LE4 area of Leicester to recruit a part time, dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with Makaton experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with additional communication needs and make a real difference to their educational journey within a supportive school environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEND.
• Use Makaton to aid communication and engagement within the classroom.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored support.
• Assist with learning activities on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Encourage pupil independence, confidence and social development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a primary school setting with special needs.
• Has experience using Makaton to support children with communication needs.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
• Is confident supporting pupils with SEND.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
• Flexible work opportunities across Leicester and the surrounding areas.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment procedures.

Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.