Skip to main content
Posted 28 July, 2026

Makaton Qualified - Teaching Assistant

Reed
Nantwich, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Location: Knowsley Campus - St. Helen's College

\n

Position: Full-Time

\n

Contract: Temporary Ongoing

\n

Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour

\n

Reed Further Education are currently seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant with a Makaton qualification to join a supportive educational setting based at St. Helen's College at the Knowsley Campus on a full-time, ongoing temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities:\n
    \n
  • Provide classroom support to learners with additional needs.
  • \n
  • Use Makaton effectively to support communication and engagement.
  • \n
  • Assist teaching staff in delivering inclusive and accessible learning activities.
  • \n
  • Support learners on a one-to-one and small group basis.
  • \n
  • Promote a positive, safe, and encouraging learning environment.
  • \n
Essential Requirements:\n
    \n
  • Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
  • \n
  • Makaton qualification and practical experience using Makaton
  • \n
  • Experience supporting learners with SEND/additional learning needs
  • \n
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • \n
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • \n
What We Offer:\n
    \n
  • Competitive hourly rate of £16 per hour
  • \n
  • Full-time hours
  • \n
  • Ongoing temporary assignment
  • \n
  • Dedicated Reed Further Education consultant support
  • \n
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in learners' lives
  • \n
\n

If you're a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant with Makaton training, we'd love to hear from you.

\n

Apply today or contact Reed Further Education for more information.