ABA Tutor for SEND: 1:1 Support & Growth

TeacherActive Limited.; Witham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking enthusiastic ABA Tutors to join a highly specialist SEND school in Witham, Essex (CM8). The role focuses on supporting children aged 4-19 with autism and complex learning needs, using ABA strategies in a structured learning environment.

The position is permanent and term-time-only (38 weeks per year), with opportunities to develop specialist ABA and SEND support skills alongside experienced teachers and therapists.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism, SEND or learning difficulties.
• Experience as ABA Tutor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Support Worker or Behaviour Mentor.
• Understanding of autism, communication difficulties and positive behaviour support.
• Ability to adapt teaching and support strategies to individual needs.
• Willingness to assist pupils with personal care where required.
• Enhanced DBS Update Service desirable, though not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured 1:1 and small-group learning programmes tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Implement ABA strategies, positive reinforcement and individualised teaching approaches.
• Support children and young people with autism, SLD and complex learning difficulties.
• Develop communication skills using visual aids, PECS, AAC systems and alternative communication methods where appropriate.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviours that challenge through positive strategies.
• Encourage independence, social interaction and everyday life skills.
• Monitor and record pupil progress against individual targets.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and specialist support professionals.
• Assist pupils with personal care requirements when necessary.

Skills

ABA Tutor

Autism support

Structured teaching

1:1 support

Tools

PECS

AAC systems

Visual aids

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking enthusiastic ABA Tutors to join a highly specialist SEND school in Witham, Essex (CM8). The role focuses on supporting children aged 4-19 with autism and complex learning needs, using ABA strategies in a structured learning environment.

The position is permanent and term-time-only (38 weeks per year), with opportunities to develop specialist ABA and SEND support skills alongside experienced teachers and therapists.