Salary: £24,864 - £26,000
Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
- £500 salary increments on completion of competencies.
- Senior Therapist Pathway
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage in structured, evidence-based therapy sessions.
- Support and implement in delivering structured ABA Therapy sessions to support children in reaching developmental milestones in Early Years Education and Special Needs Education.
- Monitor progress and collect data to track each child’s journey in areas such as early childhood development.
- Collaborate and work closely with therapy supervisors to adapt and refine therapy plans for effective, engaging support.
- Adapt creatively to changing conditions, ensuring a positive and engaging environment for children.
- Provide personal care (e.g., dressing, toileting) where required.
Qualifications & Experience
- GCSE qualifications and basic IT skills for data tracking
- Level 3 Early Years Qualifications, or equivalent in the following or related subjects (early years education, childhood studies, and the children's workforce)
- A positive, patient approach; clear communication; and a passion for working with children
- Experience in social care, education, or related fields is a plus but not required
- Chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive and collaborative team
- Competitive pay scales
- Performance-linked pay progression
- Performance bonuses
- 34 days holidays
- A laptop to use in work and at home
- Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression, and financial support towards relevant professional qualifications
- Balanced workload: realistic and proportionate expectations for planning, assessing, report-writing and training
We expect everybody to share our commitment to safeguarding.
An online search is carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining why you would like to work at FBS and how you feel your experience makes you a suitable candidate for this role.
After expressing an initial interest and reviewing the information on our website, suitable applicants will be invited to an initial screening phone call and to complete our application form.
Click the links to download the forms.
FBS Application form
FBS Self-disclosure form
We offer referral awards to existing colleagues for recommending people who come to work with us.
Safeguarding Notice:
First Bridge Education and all of our settings are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
Working pattern:
TThis role is 37.5 hours per week, operating during Centre and School business hours: 8.45 - 5.15 Monday to Friday, with the expectations of flexibility due to projects, site launches, out-of-hours meetings etc. You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) Disclosure as part of the safeguarding checks for this role.
Other information:
This Job Description does not form part of the employee's contract of employment.
The company reserves the right to reasonably amend the duties in line with business needs.
Level 3 Early Years - Trainee ABA Therapist in London employer: First Bridge School
First Bridge School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Occupational Therapists passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism and complex developmental needs. Located in the vibrant area of Chelsea, London, we provide competitive salaries, funded professional development opportunities, and a purpose-built specialist SEND environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork ensures that you will have the autonomy to implement therapeutic strategies effectively while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 34 days of holiday.
