Makaton Tutor

Connex Education; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's services organization in Birmingham is seeking a Makaton Tutor to support children with Special Educational Needs. The role involves delivering personalized communication sessions and collaborating with care staff. Applicants should have Makaton Level 2 or above and experience with SEN support. This part-time position offers flexible working hours across residential care environments.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Specialist training

Meaningful role with lasting impact

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Experience working in children's homes or residential care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Makaton-based communication sessions.
• Collaborate with staff teams and external professionals.
• Track and monitor progress while adapting approaches.

Skills

Makaton training (Level 2 or above)

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Compassion

Resilience

Ability to work flexibly across different settings

Job description

Job Advert: Makaton Tutor (SEN) – Flexible Hybrid Role
Location:Birmingham Flexible / Hybrid – Children’s Homes & Residential Care Settings
Contract Type: Part-time / Flexible Hours
Start Date: Immediate
Drivers Preferred (not essential)

The Makaton Tutor plays a crucial role in helping children with Special Educational Needs develop their communication skills, confidence, and independence. Working across children’s homes and residential care settings, you will deliver highly personalised sessions that support both expressive and receptive communication in safe, nurturing environments.

If you are passionate about inclusive communication and want a role that genuinely transforms lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Communication Support

• Plan and deliver engaging Makaton-based communication sessions tailored to each child’s needs.

• Model and embed Makaton signs and symbols into daily routines, learning activities, and therapeutic interactions.

• Provide guidance to staff teams and carers to ensure consistent communication strategies.

• Track and monitor progress, adapting approaches as needed.

SEN Support

• Work with children with a range of needs, including autism, learning disabilities, speech and language delays, and SEMH needs.

• Build warm, trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced trauma or communication barriers.

• Support the development of social, emotional, and behavioural regulation.

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Collaborate with residential staff teams, care workers, speech and language therapists, and external professionals.

• Contribute to care plans, EHCP reviews, and communication support strategies.

• Share resources, training tips, and practical communication tools with teams.

Safeguarding

• Adhere to all safeguarding and child protection policies.

• Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of vulnerability or risk.

Person Specification

Essential

• Makaton training (Level 2 or above)

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Compassion, resilience, and a child-centred approach

• Ability to work flexibly across different settings

Desirable

• Experience working in children’s homes, residential care, or alternative provision

• Knowledge of speech, language, and communication needs

• Experience delivering 1:1 or small-group interventions

• Training in trauma-informed practice

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

• Hybrid working across supportive residential care environments

• Ongoing CPD opportunities and specialist training

• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful and lasting difference

If you would like to apply for this role please contact me directly on 0121 456 4040 or email me [e-mail]

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.