ABA Tutor / SEN Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint an experienced ABA Tutor. You must be enthusiastic about improving the lives of pupils with Autism and their families and be committed to learning and developing your own skills and abilities.

Snowflake School is a small, specialised school dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to students with special needs using the principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis.

Job purpose

To work under the instruction and guidance of the ABA/VB Supervisor to assist with the management of pupils and undertake teaching and care for key pupils carrying out pupils’ support programme and enabling independence and access to learning for all.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities.
• Attend to the pupil’s personal needs and implement related personal programmes.
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others.
• Participate in assessment of pupils, e.g., VBMAPP, AFLLS, lesson reviews.
• Carry out a variety of therapy programmes with support of therapists.
• Support pupils in specialist areas, e.g., swimming at a local leisure centre.
• Support pupils learning during the lunch and play time.
• Work with the ABA/VB Supervisor to establish an appropriate learning environment.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to ABA/VB Supervisor on pupils’ achievement.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the school Positive Behaviour Policy and guidelines regarding physical intervention.
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
• Support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Assist with the planning of learning activities.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.
• Assist in the setting up and clearing away of equipment in the classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups on tasks as directed.
• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the assistant head will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025

Expected start date: September 2025

The School reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

Snowflake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Snowflake School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.