Verbal Behaviour Assistant

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in London is seeking Verbal Behaviour Assistants to support students with autism and complex needs. The role involves using evidence-based teaching methods to enhance communication and learning in a nurturing environment. Applicants should be positive, creative, and passionate about education, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

High quality professional development opportunities

Tailored CPD programme

Well-resourced learning environments

Qualifications

• Experience in managing behaviour positively.
• Interest in evidence-based teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a tailored manner to achieve their potential.
• Engage in Verbal Behaviour methodologies for communication development.

Skills

Positive attitude

Creativity

Interest in Verbal Behaviour

Behaviour management

Knowledge of autism

Job description

Name of Head Teacher: Penny Doswell

Salary: Salary Scale 1 Points 2-3 (£27,345 - £27,729) Starting at point 2 plus £1,491 SEN Allowance (full time equivalent). Actual starting salary is £25,194.93 per annum including SEN Allowance.

Hours: 36 hours per week – term time only + INSET days

Our Trust mission: ‘love, learn, laugh’, underpins our key aim to improve our pupils’ lives and outcomes through outstanding educational practice and provision, while also setting challenging and aspirational goals designed to empower our pupils and enhance their life choices. The education and well-being we provide depends on forging excellent partnerships between home and school. We look forward to sharing and supporting all of our families in the development of your child and their learning journey.

The School:

The Avenue School (rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in October 2023) is part of The Rise Partnership Trust, and committed to championing unique potential and pursuing excellence in all that we do by providing the most effective education, therapy, support, and provision for our pupils.

The Avenue School is a growing school, expanding to reach full capacity of 104 places serving the needs of pupils with autism and complex needs.

We have opened our brand new purpose-built site and will be expanding over three years to reach our capacity of 104 places, for pupils with autism and complex needs, eventually educating children from EYFS up to the age of 19.

Our Trust mission: ‘love, learn, laugh’, underpins our key aim to improve our pupils’ lives and outcomes through outstanding educational practice and provision, while also setting challenging and aspirational goals designed to empower our pupils and enhance their life choices. The education and well-being we provide depends on forging excellent partnerships between home and school.

Here's a video to give you an idea of what it's like to work at The RPT and The Avenue School

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRsSaxsqk5o

We strongly believe that school is the opportunity for children to discover and unlock hidden talents in a fun and nurturing environment, as we believe every child has the ability to do amazing things if a school provides the right opportunities.

We can offer you:

• A place within a committed Verbal Behaviour team;
• High quality professional development opportunities;
• Tailored CPD programme and training to develop an understanding of the Verbal Behaviour methodology, starting with a robust induction programme.
• Calm, purposeful and well-resourced learning environments;
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school

The Post:

We are seeking to appoint Verbal Behaviour Assistants to join our school, where we strive to ensure our environment supports children to be happy, safe and educated in a tailored manner in order for them to achieve their potential.

What is Verbal Behaviour?

Verbal Behaviour is an approach that applies behavioural principles to language development Teaching methodologies used are evidence based and developed from an initial text written by Skinner.

Verbal Behaviour focusses on the reasons why we engage in different types of communication.

It helps us identify areas of communication that our pupils find difficult and how to teach them most effectively.

Verbal Behaviour doesn’t just have to be vocal communication.

Individuals can engage in Verbal Behaviour in multiple modes using sign language, communication books, electronic devices etc.

All of our teaching is delivered in the context of the MultiAgency Support the individual receives.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information.

The Person:

We are looking for:

• Positive, energetic and creative learning support and teaching assistants with a love of teaching and learning;
• Applicants who have a keen interest in developing skills in Verbal Behaviour;
• Learning support and Teaching assistants who have experience in positively managing behaviour;
• Experience or knowledge of autism and/or severe learning difficulties an advantage.
• Applicants who are interested in developing their knowledge and understanding in evidence based teaching methods (or in Verbal Behaviour/ABA).

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and education of our children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

The advertised role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, only applicants with the automatic right to work in the UK should apply.

Closing Date: Friday 30th May 2025

Interview Date: TBC (Please note that we may begin interviews prior to the closing date due to the high volume of applications. Early applications are encouraged.)

Start Date: September 2025

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.