Job Description

Leapfrog Therapies are are modern and progressive company providing a variety of education and therapy services for children and young people. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Junior/Senior ABA Therapist to join our team! If you're passionate about delivering values driven behaviour and education programs, this could be the role for you. All programs have behaviour analysis at the core, as well as a strong PBS framework, Verbal Behaviour Approach, and incorporate education research, parenting research, attachment theory and trauma informed care.

We are looking for an

experienced

ABA/PBS therapist (minimum 2 years experience across multiple clients) to join our team, providing 1.5 hours per week in school and 1.5 hours at home in

OL9

. This programme will begin on 1.5 hours in each setting and then aim to slowly build up to 2 hours as and when the learner is ready. You must be reliable, punctual, enthusiastic and open to developing a person-centred approach. For the right candidate, further work may be offered later as we get more enquiries in this area.

Pay is

13-13.50

per hour, dependent on experience.

Main duties

:

You will work with one client in OL9. Sessions will be 1.5 hours on Sundays and 1.5 in school (13:30-15:00) with the aim to slowly increase to a maximum of 2 hours in each setting. Attendance will also be required at 6-weekly workshops. You will run therapy alone, in the home of the learner, following Consultant instruction and, keeping resources organised. Sessions are play based, child led and incorporate a lot of natural environment teaching Please be aware that as part of play, some running, lifting and general physical activity may be needed You may also encounter and be required to manage challenging behaviours You will work closely with parents and the Consultant. You will follow standard safeguarding procedure and report any concerns whilst you are working You will receive regular support and training from your Line Manager and/or Consultant (BCBA/UKBA supervision can be included in this role.) You will have a half an hour 1-1 each month with a line manager to support you with your professional development and to provide any additional support you may require. You will also have access to our monthly training. We are currently looking to add additional training from OTs and SLTs to our internal training sessions to help therapists further their knowledge of language development and sensory needs.

Essential

:

You must have 2+ years working in ABA

You must have a degree in Psychology or a related field

You must have previous SEN experience working with children

You must be open to learning new approaches and procedures

You must be reliable and committed

You must have excellent communication skills

You must have right to work in the UK and be able to be self-employed

You must have a clean Enhanced DBS check or be willing to get one

Desirable

:

You may have availability to work with additional children in future

You may have previous experience with PBS

You may have use of a car, for ease of getting to clients

Please feel free to get in touch with questions!

Leapfrog Therapies

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.00-13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Briefly describe your ABA approach Can you deliver 1.5 hour sessions on Sundays and a 1.5 hour session in the afternoon during the week at the school?
Experience:

Applied behaviour analysis: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person