Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated VB-ABA tutor to join our specialist education team at Beehive ABA in Bounds Green, North London. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and creating a nurturing learning environment. We are an ABA therapy centre for children with Autism and we are searching for an ABA-VB tutor (with/without the qualification of a Registered Behaviour Technician if applicable). As an ABA-VB tutor, you will be trained to provide 1:1 therapy session for pre-school age children with additional educational needs in our therapy centre. Your training will be provided by our in-house Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts. During your time with us you can be supported to complete the Registered Behaviour Technician Training and become an RBT.
Responsibilities
- Implement engaging and age-appropriate educational activities for children
- Manage the daily care routines of the children
- Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues
- Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Lead by example and demonstrate strong leadership skills
- To provide 1:1 teaching to pre-school age children with additional educational needs (predominantly autism) using ABA techniques.
- To collect and analyse data to support the development of individualised therapy programmes.
Skills
- Experience in an ABA program, home or school setting &/or early childhood education or nursery setting desirable
- Ability to manage and support children's development
- Strong communication skills in English
- Drive and enthusiasm for working with young children
- Registered Behaviour Technician training or an early years NVQ level 3 to 6 or a childcare degree
What will I be doing on a daily basis?
On a daily basis you will be working as a team to contribute to the running of the centre by:
- Setting up before sessions
- Making and preparing pupil specific resources
- Packing away after sessions
During the sessions you will be working as a team to:
- Host drop offs and collection times for the children
- Facilitate snack time
- Toileting and personal care
- Host and support group sessions (music, arts and crafts, messy play, story sacks, turn taking games)
During the sessions as a therapist you will be:
- Fun, energetic, active and motivating to our pre-school age children
- 1:1 with a child (on occasions of staff shortage this may be a higher child ratio)
- Implementing personalised Therapy targets
- Taking clear and accurate data on specific targets and behaviours
- Provide 1:1 support on community trips
- Calmly and patiently manage challenging behaviour in accordance with the techniques detailed in behaviour support plans
- Assist with the children’s personal care needs (e.g. toileting, washing, dressing)
As a key worker you will be responsible for 1-2 key children. You will be:
- Graphing and analysing data
- Taking observations and notes for learning journals in accordance with the EYFS
- Collecting data and completing ABA assessments
- Analysing weekly data and updating targets and programme information
- Making individualised resources
- Organising and ensuring all programme resources are available
- Attend internal and external meetings about your key children on parent request
As a member of staff at Beehive Centre you will:
- Be a team player. You will be expected to be friendly, approachable, professional and able to
use your own initiative to support your colleagues
- Engage in individual training courses and team training days as requested by management
- Understand and actively implement all of Beehive Centres policies
- Play an active role in your own training and professional development in the field of ABA in order to progress and pass the ‘Registered Behaviour Technician’ (RBT) qualification- if applicable
- Promote the inclusion of all of our children by ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children in Beehive Centre
Hours of work
- Are between 8.30am-5.30pm (shifts), Monday to Friday 35 hours per week
- We are able to offer flexible contracts (full/part/hour contracts) based on candidate preferrences
- All year around. The Beehive Centre closes for a part of the school holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
