Makaton Teaching Assistant

Sunderland, UK Protocol Education Protocol Education are currently seeking a dedicated Makaton Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Sunderland. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience using Makaton who is passionate about supporting children with communication and additional needs. You will provide tailored support to pupils throughout the school day, helping them communicate effectively, access their learning and develop greater independence. The role will involve: Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis Using Makaton to support communication Supporting pupils with additional and complex needs Helping pupils access classroom activities Encouraging independence and confidence Building strong relationships with pupils and staff Working alongside teachers and the wider support team The ideal candidate will: Have experience using Makaton Have previous experience supporting children with SEN Be confident adapting communication to individual pupils Be patient, caring and nurturing Have excellent communication skills Be committed to supporting children to reach their full potential Working hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm Full-time position What you'll receive from Protocol Education: You will have access to our CPD Academy, with a range of online training and professional development courses to help you continue developing your education career. You'll also have access to Thrive Awareness Training, alongside ongoing support from your dedicated consultant. Working with Protocol Education gives you the opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education settings, develop your skillset and access further opportunities. There is also the opportunity to go permanent with the school if the placement is successful and you are looking for a long-term position. If you have Makaton experience and are looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Sunderland, we'd love to hear from you! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website