ABA Teaching Assistant

Posted 20 September 2021
Salary £75 - £90 per day
LocationWandsworth
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceSDEG687_1632149912
Contact NameSophie Child

Job description

ABA Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth, South West London

  • ASAP Start
  • Interviews taking place ASAP
  • Wandsworth, South West London
  • Long term to permanent role
  • £75-90 per day

I am seeking an ABA Assistant or TA with a proven track record working with challenging students to join a fantastic small special school in Wandsworth. The school is for pupils with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties.

You will be working within the classroom mainly supporting students with ASD and Challenging Behaviour.

Duties Include:

  • Under the supervision of Class Teacher you will deliver 1:1 and small group teaching to pupils in the class based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and the Analysis of Verbal Behaviour. You will support pupils in group lessons, using strategies in-line with pupil's behaviour plans and targets
  • Positively and consistently managing challenging behaviour in-line with pupil's behaviour plans and recording all incidents in accordance with school policies
  • Supervising and supporting pupils to ensure their safety at all times
  • Attending to personal, health and hygiene matters and keep records/write reports when necessary, in liaison with the Class Teacher
  • Occasionally support staff may be given responsibility for dispensing medicine, in all circumstances the VB Group Lead/Class teacher should be kept informed
  • Report all concerns to the appropriate person and record information in respect to all school policies with particular attention to: Child protection and Safeguarding, Health, safety and security, Confidentiality and Data protection
  • Undertake data collection as directed by the Class Teacher and VB Tutor to aid with assessment and planning.
  • Assist with displaying pupil's work under direction from Class Teacher

Our lovely school based in Wandsworth are looking for a new member of staff, they are looking for a kind, reliable and passionate teaching assistant.

If you think you are the right person for this role then please apply now, you can also call Sophie at Remedy for more information.