ABA/VB Tutor

Specialist Autism School | Full-Time | Permanent

Join a school where you are valued, supported and encouraged to grow.

At our small specialist school, you are more than just a member of staff — you are an important part of our school family. You will be joining a supportive team where every pupil is recognised as an individual and where small achievements are celebrated. Working in our school is incredibly rewarding. You will have the opportunity to see pupils develop new skills, communicate in new ways, become more independent and achieve things they may once have found difficult.

We are passionate about helping our pupils achieve their potential, and we are equally passionate about helping our staff become the best they can be. Whether you already have experience in ABA/VB or are new to the field, you will receive dedicated training, guidance and ongoing support throughout your journey with us.

We have a dedicated and supportive Leadership Team, alongside an experienced BCBA team who will provide specialist guidance and help you develop your skills, confidence and reach your full potential. We are proud to have created a warm, welcoming environment where everyone knows each other, supports one another and feels at home.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with autism, we would love to hear from you.

Our school provides a nurturing, supportive and structured environment for children and young people with autism. We use Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behaviour (VB) approaches to support communication, independence, learning and positive behaviour.

As an ABA/VB Tutor, you will work closely with pupils on an individual and small-group basis, delivering personalised learning programmes and helping them develop skills that can make a meaningful difference to their everyday lives.

About the Role

You will:

• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities.
• Attend to the pupil’s personal needs and implement related personal programmes.
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
• Promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
• Participate in assessment of pupils, e.g., VBMAPP, AFLLS, lesson reviews.
• Support pupils in specialist areas, e.g., swimming at a local leisure centre.
• Support pupils learning during the lunch and play time.
• Work with the ABA/VB Class Lead to establish an appropriate learning environment.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to ABA /VB Class Lead on pupils’ achievement.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the school Positive Behaviour Policy and guidelines regarding physical intervention.
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
• Assist with the planning of learning activities.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.
• Assist in the setting up and clearing away of equipment in the classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups on tasks as directed.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans and Personal care programmes.
• Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support.
• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupil’s competence and independence in its use.