Learning Support Assistant (Applied Behaviour Analysis Technician)

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking an individual to work one-on-one with a child with autism. Responsibilities include developing tailored learning programs, collaborating with experts, and implementing appropriate learning provisions. Ideal candidates should be proactive, able to work independently, and willing to engage in a team setting. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the child's educational journey.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and proactively to support a child with autism.
• Develop learning programs in partnership with experts.
• Deliver additional learning provisions and keep records of progress.

Job description

Responsibilities

• To work with a child with autism one to one.
• Work under the guidance of the setting staff.
• To develop, in partnership with other experts, programmes which support the child's learning.
• To deliver the appropriate additional learning provision associated with that child.
• To be proactive and work effectively.
• To be able to work independently.
• To be an active and enthusiastic member of the team around the child.
• To implement agreed work programmes under the direction of setting staff.
• To keep careful records of the child's progress and share these with other professionals.
• To supervise and support a specific pupil through all activities at the setting.
• To implement all policies and practices in line with the ethos of the setting, i.e. Health and Safety policies appropriate to the activities.
• To support, where appropriate, with the implementation of aspects of the curriculum for the benefit of the child.
• To carry out effective observations which can help progress the child's learning.