ABA Teaching Assistant — Psychology Grad, Hands-on Training

Principal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABA training

School hours

Long term placements

Career path to psychology roles

Support from SEN consultant

Job summary

Principal Education is recruiting psychology graduates to join SEN teaching teams in West London, offering full ABA training from day one. You will work with children with ASD in one-to-one and small-group settings, delivering ABA programmes and collecting data to track progress.

Roles run Monday to Friday during school hours, with school holidays off. This is a real route toward assistant psychologist and BCBA training, with support from a dedicated SEN consultant.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or related subject such as Behavioural Science, Education or Child Development.
• Warmth, energy and patience with children.
• The initiative to get stuck in without waiting to be asked.
• Experience with children (paid or volunteering) is a plus, but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one (we'll help).
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work one to one and in small groups with children with ASD
• Deliver ABA programmes set by the school's supervisors, including teaching through play
• Record each child's progress so the team can see what's working
• Support communication, independence and emotional regulation
• Help with personal care where needed, always with dignity

Skills

Warmth

Patience

Initiative

Experience with children

Education

Degree in Psychology

Related subject (Behavioural Science / Education / Child Development)

Job description

Principal Education is recruiting psychology graduates to join SEN teaching teams in West London, offering full ABA training from day one. You will work with children with ASD in one-to-one and small-group settings, delivering ABA programmes and collecting data to track progress.

Roles run Monday to Friday during school hours, with school holidays off. This is a real route toward assistant psychologist and BCBA training, with support from a dedicated SEN consultant.