https://jobs.co.uk/job/makaton-sen-teaching-assistant-smile-education-recruitment--e6ad0951-37da-47c1-a52c-8ba91dee442b RSS feed for Makaton SEN Teaching Assistant at Smile Education Recruitment. en-gb Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:33 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/makaton-sen-teaching-assistant-smile-education-recruitment--e6ad0951-37da-47c1-a52c-8ba91dee442b https://jobs.co.uk/job/makaton-sen-teaching-assistant-smile-education-recruitment--e6ad0951-37da-47c1-a52c-8ba91dee442b Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Birstall | Salary: £95 - £110/day | Type: Temporary | 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. The Role 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. The Ideal CandidateWe 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... Temporary