Makaton Communication Support Assistant – Greenwich

Senovo Capital Management GmbH; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is seeking a dedicated Makaton Communication Support Assistant for a SEN school in Greenwich. You will support pupils to take part in lessons, routines and social activities using Makaton and total-communication approaches.

The role is temporary with PAYE pay of £110–£145 per day. You will model functional communication, adapt resources with guidance from teachers, and record progress for the wider team, supporting safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Practical Makaton experience in supporting children with communication needs.
• Calm, responsive style in interacting with pupils.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and professional boundaries.
• QTS not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Use Makaton, symbols and visual timetables across the school day.
• Model functional communication during lessons, play and routines.
• Adapt resources with guidance from teachers and SLTs.
• Record progress and share observations with the team.

Skills

Makaton

Communication support

Safeguarding

Calm demeanor

Job description

Makaton Communication Support Assistant – Greenwich

Location: Greenwich

Contract: Temporary

Pay: £110–£145 per day PAYE

The opportunityA supportive SEN school in Greenwich is seeking a communication-focused assistant to help pupils take part in lessons, routines and social activities using Makaton and other total-communication approaches.

What you will do

• Use Makaton, symbols and visual timetables consistently across the school day.
• Model functional communication during lessons, play and personal-care routines.
• Adapt resources with guidance from teachers and speech and language professionals.
• Record progress and share useful observations with the wider team.

What you will bring

• Practical Makaton experience and confidence supporting children with communication needs.
• A calm, responsive style and the ability to celebrate small steps in progress.
• Strong professional boundaries and safeguarding practice.
• QTS is not required for this communication-support role.

Why work with Senovo

• PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
• Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
• Clear communication throughout registration and placement.
• Opportunities matched to your experience, availability and travel area.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.