ABA/VB tutor

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated VB-ABA tutor to join our specialist education team at Beehive ABA in Bounds Green, North London. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and creating a nurturing learning environment. We are an ABA therapy centre for children with Autism and we are searching for an ABA-VB tutor (with/without the qualification of a Registered Behaviour Technician if applicable). As an ABA-VB tutor, you will be trained to provide 1:1 therapy session for pre-school age children with additional educational needs in our therapy centre. Your training will be provided by our in-house Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts. During your time with us you can be supported to complete the Registered Behaviour Technician Training and become an RBT

Responsibilities

• Implement engaging and age-appropriate educational activities for children

• Manage the daily care routines of the children

• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues

• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment

• Lead by example and demonstrate strong leadership skills

• To provide 1:1 teaching to pre-school age children with additional educational needs (predominantly autism) using ABA techniques.

• To collect and analyse data to support the development of individualised therapy programmes.

Skills

• Experience in an ABA program, home or school setting &/or early childhood education or nursery setting desirable

• Ability to manage and support children's development

• Strong communication skills in English

• Drive and enthusiasm for working with young children

• Registered Behaviour Technician training or an early years NVQ level 3 to 6 or a childcare degree

What will I be doing on a daily basis?

On a daily basis you will be working as a team to contribute to the running of the centre by:

• Setting up before sessions
• Making and preparing pupil specific resources
• Packing away after sessions

During the sessions you will be working as a team to:

• Host drop offs and collection times for the children
• Facilitate snack time
• Toileting and personal care
• Host and support group sessions (music, arts and crafts, messy play, story sacks, turn taking games)

During the sessions as a therapist you will be:

• Fun, energetic, active and motivating to our pre-school age children
• 1:1 with a child (on occasions of staff shortage this may be a higher child ratio)
• Implementing personalised Therapy targets
• Taking clear and accurate data on specific targets and behaviours
• Provide 1:1 support on community trips
• Calmly and patiently manage challenging behaviour in accordance with the techniques detailed in behaviour support plans
• Assist with the children’s personal care needs (e.g. toileting, washing, dressing)

As a key worker you will be responsible for 1-2 key children. You will be:

• Graphing and analysing data
• Taking observations and notes for learning journals in accordance with the EYFS
• Collecting data and completing ABA assessments
• Analysing weekly data and updating targets and programme information
• Making individualised resources
• Organising and ensuring all programme resources are available
• Attend internal and external meetings about your key children on parent request

As a member of staff at Beehive Centre you will:

• Be a team player. You will be expected to be friendly, approachable, professional and able to

use your own initiative to support your colleagues

• Engage in individual training courses and team training days as requested by management
• Understand and actively implement all of Beehive Centres policies
• Play an active role in your own training and professional development in the field of ABA in order to progress and pass the ‘Registered Behaviour Technician’ (RBT) qualification- if applicable
• Promote the inclusion of all of our children by ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children in Beehive Centre

Hours of work

• Are between 8.30am-5.30pm (shifts), Monday to Friday 35 hours per week
• We are able to offer flexible contracts (full/part/hour contracts) based on candidate preferrences
• All year around. The Beehive Centre closes for a part of the school holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person