Job Description

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: 21,000.00-26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person