ABA Supervisor

Job Title: ABA Supervisor Responsible To: Headteacher, Senior and Middle Leadership team and Governors Responsible For: Implementing and monitoring effective ABA-based provision and leading the class team in conjunction with class teacher Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only, 8.30am to 4.30pm with 30 minutes of break (some flexibility expected depending on critical school need) Forest Bridge School is an all-age Special Free School (4-18) for children with autism which opened in September 2015 in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The aim for Forest Bridge School is to be an outstanding provision for children and young people with autism, which has a rooting  in ABA and with each individual pupil’s potential at the heart. We aspire to provide a suitable environment, with a high level of therapeutic support and excellent teaching, to allow pupils with autism to achieve their full potential. We want all of the ‘teachers’ in a pupil’s life to work in close partnership, delivering outstanding teaching to enable each child to achieve their best possible outcomes. At Forest Bridge School this partnership will include: parents, teachers, behaviour therapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and tutors. We offer an exciting career opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to the development of our school on its journey to Outstanding. The successful applicant will: Have a can-do attitude, a desire and willingness to commit to further training and the high energy levels required when working with children with autism. Be a confident and skilled practitioner who has high expectations of self and others and is passionate about encouraging all pupils to succeed. Be ambitious to support and extend all our pupils' learning opportunities. Commit to working in partnership with Teachers, ABA professionals, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, other staff, parents and the community to reduce the barriers to learning that children and young people with autism face and promote excellent learning opportunities for all. Have good experience in ABA and be committed to continual professional development The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant must apply for an enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Due to the needs of the school, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.