Senior ABA Tutor
Forest Bridge School
Maidenhead
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 03.09.24
- Apply by:
- 18 July 2024
Job overview
Line Manager: Headteacher, Lead Head Behaviour Analysts, Class Teachers, ABA Supervisors and Governors
Supervisory Responsibilities: ABA Tutors, as directed
Hours of work: Term Time Only 8.30 to 4.30 pm with 30 minutes of break (some flexibility expected depending on critical school needs)
Forest Bridge School is a new all-age Special Free School (4-16) for children with autism, which opened in September 2015 in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The school aims to provide a suitable environment with a high level of therapeutic support and excellent teaching to allow pupils with autism to achieve their full potential and make the most of their intelligence, focus and skills. Forest Bridge School will help each pupil that leaves the school to progress into training, employment or further education. You will be one of a dedicated team of staff who will establish a culture in which every pupil has the opportunity to thrive and flourish.
The aim is for Forest Bridge School to be an outstanding provision for children and young people with autism, which has a rooting in ABA and with each individual pupil’s potential at heart.
We want all of the ‘teachers’ in a pupil’s life to work in close partnership, delivering outstanding teaching to enable each child to achieve the best possible outcomes. At Forest Bridge School, this partnership will include: parents, teachers, behaviour therapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and tutors.
We offer an exciting career opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to the development of our school on its journey to Outstanding. Support (financial and/or supervision hours) towards BCaBA and BCBA requirements is possible.
A two tier system across the role is also in place to ensure professional development opportunities and talent promotion. In the second tier, senior tutors start to have a focus, which is either teaching or ABA.
Opportunities for enrolling on an online Masters programme (fully or partially funded) and supervision hours for people working towards BCBA and BCaBA accreditation are provided. Initial Teacher Training is also a possibility for the right candidate.
The successful applicant will:
• Have a can-do attitude, a desire and willingness to commit to further training and the high energy levels required when working with children with autism.
• Be a confident and skilled practitioner who has high expectations of self and others and is passionate about encouraging all pupils to succeed.
• Be ambitious to support and extend all our pupils' learning opportunities.
• Commit to working in partnership with Teachers, ABA professionals, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, other staff, parents and the community to reduce the barriers to learning that children and young people with autism face and promote excellent learning opportunities for all.
• Have good experience in ABA and be committed to continual professional development
If successful, you will work hard and be dedicated to the pupils of Forest Bridge School. You will have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our expanding school. You will receive professional development to meet your individual needs.
The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant must apply for an enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you are considering applying for this role, it is highly recommended that you arrange a telephone conversation with our Headteacher, Elizabeth Farnden.
This can be arranged by contacting ea@forestbridgeschool.org.uk.
Deadline is 5:30pm on Thursday 18th July.
Attached documents
About Forest Bridge School
Forest Bridge School (FBS) is a new school for children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder which opened in September 2015. Offering a personalised curriculum with ABA methodologies we are a unique setting for advanced and early learners, alike. We pride ourselves on our multi-disciplinary approach to learning with an emphasis on tailoring programs to meet the unique needs of each individual pupil.
Message to ALL candidates:
Please read through all the documentation and make sure you address all aspects of the Person Specification in your application.
If you are considering applying for a role, it is highly recommended that you arrange a telephone conversation or visit with our Headteacher Elizabeth Farnden. This can be arranged by contacting us on 01628202030 or emailing admin@forestbridgeschool.org.uk
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