Team Leader

Do you have…

• Either a Masters in Applied Behaviour Analysis or have you completed the CABAS Teacher I rank?
• Experience of working with autistic adults within an educational or social care setting?
• Line management experience including delivering training and mentoring staff?

If this sounds like you the opportunities at JigsawPlus to grow as an individual and support our learners are endless. If you are looking for your next challenge and want to start making a lasting positive contribution to yours and the lives of others then this could be your next opportunity

Role summary

Working as part of a team you will support the Senior Management Team in ensuring services exceed quality and professional standards at all times. This role will be responsible for mentoring, managing and training a team of learning and senior support workers within JigsawPlus, to provide support to our autistic young adults in the attainment of knowledge and skills that will enhance their wellbeing, independence and social inclusion.

Why Join us as Team Leader?

• The chance to work in a friendly, supportive and nurturing environment
• Sociable hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required
• The benefit of working with adult learners in a diverse range of settings – 1:1, in small groups and in the community
• Company benefits including - free parking, pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme

Our fully funded and supported CPD training programme Includes……

• Supervision, consultation and Continuous Education Units (CEUs) necessary to obtain and maintain professional qualifications (e.g., BCBA or UKBA Cert)
• Reimbursement of the costs of maintaining professional qualifications
• Highly supported CPD programme including training and qualifications in Safeguarding, First Aid, Behaviour Management, Leadership and much more

How will you make a difference to our learners and contribute to the Support Team?

• Lead a team of Learning Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to provide behaviour analytic-based support to adult learners, ensuring their individual needs are met through effective person-centred planning and review
• Update learners' personal risk assessments as and when required
• Line manage designated mentees, marking their study and setting related targets
• Support learners' participation in social, leisure, educational and employment opportunities in the local community
• Once trained, administer medication in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Develop knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and associated disabilities by participating in relevant
• training to achieve required qualifications
• Run and minute weekly team meetings ensuring actions are appropriately followed-up
• Support The ABA Consultants and the Operations Manager with both induction and in-situ training

In collaboration with the ABA Consultant

• Review and implement changes to learner programmes and behaviour support plans
• Create, update and provide care and support from individual learning plans, personal plans and curriculum folders -Collect, record and analyse data on the learning programmes and behaviour guidelines
• Prepare for and lead learner and staff reviews, implementing actions accordingly

What qualifications, skills and experience do I need to demonstrate?

• Either a Masters in Applied Behaviour Analysis or certified as CABAS Teacher 1 rank is essential (If not certified CABAS Teacher I rank, a commitment to completing Teaching Assistant rank during probationary period and to completion of CABAS Teacher I rank within 18 months of date of employment will be required)
• Experience of Delivering ABA programmes is essential with additional experience in designing or developing ABA programmes desirable
• Proven experience of working with autistic adults within an educational or social care setting
• Line management experience including delivering training and mentoring and managing staff
• Experience of working with behaviours that challenge and providing personal care when required
• Ability to work independently 1:1 out in the community
• Completed Care Certificate (or commitment to complete within probationary period)

Closing Date: November 14th 2025

Find out more

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Application process

To apply for this role please download and complete an application form found at and return it to

ABOUT JIGSAW

Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education,

vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.

Jigsaw Trust incorporates: Jigsaw CABAS School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Café on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) of which the cost will be covered by Jigsaw

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,400.00-£33,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Work Location: In person