Makaton Teaching Assistant - Sunderland

Protocol Education

📍 Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

FULL TIME Other Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Job Description

Are you confident using Makaton and passionate about helping children communicate, engage, and thrive?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting a caring and enthusiastic Makaton Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND in a specialist educational setting in Sunderland.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of communication beyond words and can help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for children with additional needs.

The Role:


  • Support pupils with Autism (ASC), Speech & Language needs, and complex communication difficulties
  • Use Makaton daily to support understanding, routines, and emotional expression
  • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and wider SEND professionals