Learning Support Assistant (Applied Behaviour Analysis Technician)

eTeach UK Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking dedicated staff to work one-to-one with a child with autism at Amelia Trust Farm in Barry. Responsibilities include implementing educational programmes, supervising activities, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Experience with special needs is preferred. This role necessitates enthusiasm, independence, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs is preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement agreed work programmes under supervision.
• Keep records of the child’s progress.
• Support a specific pupil during all activities.

Job description

Overview

Location: Amelia Trust Farm, Five Mile Lane, Barry, CF62 3AS

Main Purpose of Post:

• 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.

Principal Responsibilities

• 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.
• To help create a stimulating environment which supports learning.