ABA/VB Tutor

Snowflake School; Acton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing educational institution in Acton is seeking a passionate ABA/VB Tutor dedicated to supporting pupils with special needs. The ideal candidate will supervise and assist in the development of students’ personal education programs, ensuring their safety and encouraging their independence. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. The role promotes a positive learning environment focused on individualized support and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to implement Individual Education Plans and Behavior Plans.
• Strong communication skills to provide feedback and support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to ensure safety and access to learning.
• Encourage pupils' independence and interaction.
• Provide feedback on pupils' progress and achievement.

Skills

Supervision

Relationship building

Behavior management

ICT use

Job description

Snowflake School is seeking a passionate and experienced ABA/VB Tutor to join our dedicated team. We offer everyone very strong values and purpose, strong leadership, and a place where everyone feels like they are at home.

We strongly believe happy employees are successful employees. We can help you to be the best you that you can be, or always wanted to be.

Job Purpose

To work under the instruction and guidance of the ABA/ VB Supervisor to assist with the management of pupils and undertake teaching and care for key pupils carrying out pupils' support programme and enabling independence and access to learning for all.

Support for Pupils

• 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.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• 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 Supervisor to establish an appropriate learning environment.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to ABA /VB Supervisor 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.
• Support pupils to understand instructions.
• 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.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the ABA/VB Tutor will carry out. The post holder will be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

Snowflake school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Snowflake School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race.