Senior ABA Tutor

Hours of work: Term Time Only, 8.30am to 4.30pm with 30 minutes of break (some flexibility expected depending on critical school needs)

Line Manager: Class Leads

Supervisory Responsibilities: ABA Tutors, as directed

Forest Bridge School is an all-age Special Free School (4-18) for children and young people 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.

Opportunities for enrolling on an online Masters programme (fully or partially funded) and supervision hours for people working towards BCBA, UK-BA accreditation are provided. Initial Teacher Training is also a possibility for the right candidate.

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.

If successful, you will work hard and be dedicated to the pupils of Forest Bridge School. You will have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our expanding school. You will receive professional development to meet your individual needs.

The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant must apply for an enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 22nd November 2026

Due to the needs of the school and the department, 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.