Job Description
About the Role
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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. xwwtmva 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