Verbal Behaviour Assistant

The Avenue School (rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in October 2023) is part of The Rise Partnership Trust and is committed to championing unique potential and pursuing excellence in all that we do by providing the most effective education, therapy, support, and provision for our pupils.

The Avenue School is an expanding specialist school serving pupils with autism and complex needs, with a new purpose-built site and plans to reach full capacity of 104 places over the next three years, educating children from EYFS up to the age of 19.

We are seeking to appoint Verbal Behaviour Assistants to join our vibrant and welcoming specialist school. Our staff teams are positive and enthusiastic about ensuring all pupils reach their unique potential by offering a broad and balanced curriculum personalised to meet their individual needs.

Our Trust mission: ‘love, learn, laugh’ underpins our key aim to improve our pupils’ lives by setting challenging goals designed to empower them.

Here is a video to give you an idea of what it is like to work at The RPT and The Avenue School:

What is Verbal Behaviour? Verbal Behaviour is an approach that applies behavioural principles to language development. Teaching methodologies used are evidence based and developed from an initial text written by Skinner. It helps us identify areas of communication that our pupils find difficult and how to teach them most effectively. It can involve vocal communication, sign language, communication books, electronic devices and more, all delivered alongside multi‑agency support the individual receives.

• A place within a committed Verbal Behaviour team;
• High quality professional development opportunities;
• Tailored CPD programme and training to develop an understanding of the Verbal Behaviour methodology, starting with a robust induction programme;
• Calm, purposeful and well‑resourced learning environments;
• A forward‑thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school.

• Positive, energetic and creative learning support and teaching assistants with a love of teaching and learning;
• Applicants who have a keen interest in developing skills in Verbal Behaviour;
• Learning support and Teaching assistants who have experience in positively managing behaviour;
• Experience or knowledge of autism and/or severe learning difficulties is an advantage.

Applicants who are interested in developing their knowledge and understanding in evidence based teaching methods (or in Verbal Behaviour/ABA) are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and education of our children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

The advertised role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; only applicants with the automatic right to work in the UK should apply.