**ABA Class Lead
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (plus mandatory training until 5:00 PM one day per week)
Term: Term Time Only
Reports to: Consultant BCBA
Location: West London (multiple sites)
The Role:
To manage a class of six pupils and lead a team of six ABA/VB Tutors, promoting a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behaviour (VB) principles.
Key Responsibilities:
**Leadership & Management
- Supervise, train, and review performance of ABA/VB Tutors.
- Conduct tutor inductions and deliver ongoing training using Behavioural Skills Training.
- Monitor data collection, program books, and learning progress.
- Coordinate classroom resources and budget.
- Lead on new pupil assessments, reports, IEP reviews, and termly evaluations.
**Support for Pupils
- Act as primary contact for parents and monitor home-school communication.
- Deliver 1:1 and group instruction using ABA/VB.
- Develop IEPs and daily timetables with other professionals.
- Monitor and adapt pupil programs, behaviour support plans, and progress data.
- Support personal care, social skills, and independence.
**Support for the School
- Promote positive behaviour and lead on conflict resolution.
- Supervise pupils during non-classroom times and off-site activities.
- Ensure classroom hygiene and safety.
- Contribute to whole-school events and community-based learning.
**Professional Development
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ABA/VB practices.
- Work towards a master's degree and BCBA or related certification.
**Requirements
- Committed to further study in ABA, psychology, or a related field.
- Aim to achieve behaviour analyst certification (BCBA/UKBA/BCaBA).
- At least 2 years' experience working with children with special needs.
- Strong understanding of ABA principles and evidence-based interventions.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour and support personal development.
- Trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation preferred.