Freelance Makaton Trainer - Online Training

Tops Day Nurseries; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading early education provider in the UK is seeking a Freelance Makaton Trainer to deliver online training sessions. The ideal candidate is a qualified Makaton Tutor with a passion for early years education and experience in online training platforms. This flexible freelance role allows you to manage your own schedule while supporting staff to enhance communication skills for young children.

Benefits

Freelance flexibility

Profit-sharing bonuses

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Makaton Tutor with training experience.
• Passionate about early years education.
• Experience delivering online training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver informative Makaton training sessions.
• Support staff in enhancing communication skills.
• Adapt training content for different learners.

Skills

Makaton training delivery

Online training facilitation

Communication skills development

Adaptability to learner needs

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Freelance Makaton Trainer – Online Training
Rate: £25 per hour
Location: Remote/National (UK-based)
Flexible, freelance role

About the Role

• Deliver engaging and informative Makaton training sessions from taster sessions up to level 2
• Support staff in developing essential communication skills to enhance the learning experience for young children
• Adapt training content to meet the needs of different learners within the early years sector
• Work flexibly to fit training sessions around your availability

About You

• A qualified Makaton Tutor with experience delivering training
• Passionate about early years education and inclusive communication
• Experienced in delivering online training using platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams
• Organised, engaging, and able to adapt training to suit different learners
• A self‑employed professional with the ability to manage their own schedule and invoicing

You will need to have a company registration number and employers public liability insurance in order to work with us on a sub‑contracting basis.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose‑driven work environment.

As an Employee‑Owned Company, our colleagues are co‑owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit‑sharing bonuses. We’re also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.