Company: ACADEMICS
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 per annum
ABA Class Lead Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (plus mandatory training until 5:00 PM one day per week)Term: Term Time OnlyReports to: Consultant BCBALocation: West London (multiple sites)
The Role: To manage a class of six pupils and lead a team of six ABA/VB Tutors, promoting a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behaviour (VB) principles.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management - Supervise, train, and review performance of ABA/VB Tutors.
- Conduct tutor inductions and deliver ongoing training using Behavioural Skills Training.
- Monitor data collection, program books, and learning progress.
- Coordinate classroom resources and budget.
- Lead on new pupil assessments, reports, IEP reviews, and termly evaluations.
Support for Pupils - Act as primary contact for parents and monitor home-school communication.
- Deliver 1:1 and group instruction using ABA/VB.
- Develop IEPs and daily timetables with other professionals.
- Monitor and adapt pupil programs, behaviour support plans, and progress data.
- Support personal care, social skills, and independence.
Support for the School - Promote positive behaviour and lead on conflict resolution.
- Supervise pupils during non-classroom times and off-site activities.
- Ensure classroom hygiene and safety.
- Contribute to whole-school events and community-based learning.
Professional Development - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ABA/VB practices.
- Work towards a master's degree and BCBA or related certification.
Requirements - Committed to further study in ABA, psychology, or a related field.
- Aim to achieve behaviour analyst certification (BCBA/UKBA/BCaBA).
- At least 2 years' experience working with children with special needs.
- Strong understanding of ABA principles and evidence-based interventions.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour and support personal development.
- Trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation preferred.