Aba Tutor

**Job Overview**:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ABA Tutor to join our team. The ABA Tutor will work directly with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related developmental disabilities in family homes or school settings. Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), the ABA Tutor will implement individualised behaviour intervention plans to support the learning and development of each child.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Implement behaviour intervention plans**: Work closely with the BCBA to implement tailored behaviour intervention plans designed to address the specific needs and goals of each child.
- **Provide 1:1 instruction**: Deliver 1:1 instruction to children with ASD, focusing on skill acquisition, behaviour management, and social interaction.
- **Data collection and analysis**: Collect data on the child's progress and behaviour during sessions. Analyse data to track progress, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
- **Collaborate with multi**-**disciplinary team**: Collaborate effectively with parents, teachers, therapists, and other members of the child's support team to ensure consistency and alignment of goals across environments.
- **Support skill development**:Useevidence-based teaching strategies to teach functional skills, such as communication, socialisation, self-care, and academic skills, based on the child's individualised goals.
- **Implement positive reinforcement techniques**: Utilise positive reinforcement strategies to encourage desired behaviours and reduce challenging behaviours.
- **Maintain professionalism**: Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions with children, families, and colleagues.
- **Documentation and reporting**: Maintain accurate records of session notes, progress reports, and communication with the BCBA and other team members.
- **Participate in training and professional development**: Stay current with best practices in ABA therapy through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- **Create high quality resources**: Create and develop high quality stimuli as specified in the child’s learning plan and as requested by colleagues.
- **Adhere to all policies**: Read, sign and adhere to all policies and procedures provided by acornABA Ltd. and the settings in which you work.
- **Respond to feedback**: participate in regular supervision sessions both when working with children and in a meeting format, responding to and adapting to feedback as required.

**Education Levels & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Maths and English GCSE (minimum C grade)

**Desirable**
- A Levels
- Degree level education or a recognized qualification in childcare, psychology or related discipline
- Studying towards or obtained Masters degree in applied behaviour analysis OR completion of modules eligible for board certification through the BACB
- Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), UKBA (Cert), Board Certified Behaviour Analyst certification (BCBA) OR Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst certification (BCaBA)

**Specific Knowledge, Experience & Attributes**:
**Essential**
- Previous experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues
- Own car and full driving licence with a willingness to travel to family homes or schools as needed
- Willingness to pass a background check and meet all state and federal requirements for working with children.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding and personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Adaptable to change with good organisation, planning and prioritization skills

**Desirable**
- Experience working under the supervision of a BCBA/UKBA(Cert)
- Experience working in schools alongside multidisciplinary teams such as teachers, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists
- Experience collecting multiple forms of data and displaying in graphical format
- Experience of managing challenging behaviour and demonstrating safe handling techniques

**Working hours**:
Working hours will be dependent on the educational placement and requirements of the students in which you are assigned to work with. For this specific role, you will be required to work a minimum of the following hours:
Monday 12-3pm

Tuesday 8.20am
- 3pm

Thursday: 12-3pm

The remaining hours can be agreed in negotiation with the company Director.

If working in a school, the working hours are likely to be 8.30am-4.30pm. However, if placed with a family who require after school support, a change in hours may be made.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- BCBA/UKBA(Cert) supervision
- Opportunity to complete Registered Behaviour Technician certification
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