Connex - Birmingham
Location: Rubery
Salary: £20 – £25 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Flexible (Part-time / Full-time), Monday–Friday
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs through personalised learning and communication support?
Connex Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Makaton Tutor to provide 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, including Autism, SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and pupils with EHCPs currently out of education.
This rewarding role focuses on building communication, engagement, confidence, and independence through tailored teaching approaches including Makaton, PECS, and sensory-based learning.
The Role
- Deliver engaging 1:1 tuition sessions in the home or community setting
- Support pupils with a range of complex SEND needs
- Use Makaton and PECS to support communication and engagement
- Deliver sensory play and sensory-based learning activities
- Adapt sessions to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each pupil
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families
- Provide regular session feedback and progress updates
Requirements
- Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience working with children with SEN is essential
- Experience using:
- Makaton
- PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
- Sensory play and sensory-based learning
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills
- A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach to teaching
- Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS if you do not already have one registered on the update service
- Able to provide a minimum of 2 references, including your most recent employer
What Connex Education Can Offer
- Competitive weekly pay
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Trial days to ensure the school is the right fit before committing
- Access to a variety of schools across the Handsworth area
- Ongoing support in finding your ideal role
- Opportunities for professional development
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people through personalised one-to-one Makaton support, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV by clicking Apply, and a member of our team will be in touch.
For enquiries:
[email protected] / 0121 456 4040
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.