ABA Tutor

LOCATION:Pathways School, All Saints Parish Church, Shrewsbury Avenue, Harrow HA3 9LX

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Two terms

HOLIDAY: The school year for staff us 195 days term time. All school closures are non-working days unless directed by the Headteacher.

SICK PAY: Full pay whilst unable to work due to sickness as follows: 0 days in probationary period 6 days for the remainder of the first year and thereafter. Staff are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay for long-term illness. Salary payments for periods of sickness beyond this in a 52-week period are at the discretion of Pathways School.

OTHER BENEFITS: Pension: 5 or 8% matched contributions after 3 months in post, loans for Season Tickets / Bike purchase

For an informal conversation about the role and our school call the Headteacher on:

Pathways School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider a ll qualified applicants fo r employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Pathways School is an independent special school in Harrow providing education for children and young people aged 11–19 with complex learning needs. We are guided by the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). We work collaboratively with all stakeholders to improve the quality of life for our students and their families within a person-centred culture of unconditional positive regard.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join Pathways School as we move into the next stage of our development. Since opening in September 2022, Pathways has become a trusted part of the special school community in North West London — a place where compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based practice work hand in hand to transform young lives. We are seeking an ambitious and compassionate Behaviour Analyst to build on our strong foundations in ABA and PBS, and to help shape the next phase of our journey together.

• To work with the team of ABA Tutors to plan and provide support for young people with autism and learning disabilities, using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis, and within the framework of Positive Behaviour Support.
• To support the Behaviour Analysts and Teachers in ensuring that assessments and curriculum delivery are carried out effectively in a safe school environment.

• To work as part of a classroom team providing ABA instruction to children with autism and related communication disorders on an individual basis, in pairs or in small groups.
• To analyse students’ behaviour to allow for a function of the behaviour to be identified and to deal with the behaviour where appropriate in a calm and professional manner and in accordance with individual pupil behaviour plans, risk assessments and school policy. This may include the use of positive handling techniques.
• To develop an understanding of assessments used within the school that track pupil progress and development of Individual Education Plans (EfL, ABLLS, VBMAPP, AFLS, Engagement Model).
• To ensure that individual and class timetables are always adhered to.
• To be flexible and willing to follow any variations in staff timetabling and pupil cover – including last minute changes implemented by the Headteacher when necessary.
• To collect and record clear and accurate data on all programmes, including accurate analysis and recording of sequence analysis data (Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence).
• To provide intimate care (e.g., toileting, nappy changing, medication and support with feeding) for children within the school as required.
• To supervise indoor/outdoor playtime for all children on a rota basis.
• To supervise and support children on activities and trips outside of the school, including swimming.
• To be responsible for the safeguarding and health and safety of students, including the maintaining of a safe environment, following, and implementing relevant policies and risk assessments as appropriate.
• To reflect on the emerging data to track daily and weekly progress accurately.
• To monitor and maintain your student’s records,and…