About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate ABA Tutor or ALN Teaching Assistant to join a home and mainstream school programme for a secondary-aged learner. The programme is overseen by a qualified BCBA consultant who will provide full, ongoing training — making this an excellent opportunity for candidates eager to develop specialist skills in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
You will work across both a home setting and a mainstream school, delivering structured 1:1 support and helping the learner thrive socially and academically.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a positive, motivating relationship with the learner
- Implement strategies and targets set by the BCBA in classroom and home settings
- Deliver academic targets in 1:1 sessions based on the BCBA programme
- Plan and deliver engaging activities to develop social communication and peer interaction
- Collaborate with the ABA team and family, sharing regular feedback on sessions
- Collect and record data on a daily basis as evidence of progress
- Prepare, file, and maintain data recording sheets
- Work closely with the classroom teacher and SENCO on a daily basis
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of play skills and social communication development with secondary-aged pupils
- Understanding of working with young people with additional learning needs (ALN)
- Previous experience as an ABA Tutor (not essential — full training is provided)
- Experience with Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) approaches is an advantage
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- At least 1 year of experience in a school or educational setting preferred
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is: fun, patient, flexible, open-minded, dedicated, and professional. You should be committed to making a genuine difference in a young person’s life.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: Day shift
Requirements
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
- Valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- Ability to reliably commute to Cardiff or plans to relocate before starting
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cardiff, Cardiff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cardiff, Cardiff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person