- Address: Gorseland Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3QR
- Salary: £26,403 – £28,142 pro rata
- Hours: Part Time. 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, 38 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, jobs shares welcome
- Contract: Fixed Term (related to the provision of special need support for a pupil. This role will end if the provision is no longer required or the pupil departs the school). Required as soon as possible
- Reference: 7958
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ABA Tutor to work one to one with a child who has an EHCP. You will be supporting a child with an EHCP on a one to one basis. You will work within the Specialist Support Unit at the school alongside a supportive and specialist team and you will have a drive and passion for inclusion. Knowledge and experience of working as an ABA Tutor is desirable with prior experience in implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis programmes. You will work closely with a supervising Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and the specialist provision team to deliver individualised teaching and behaviour support programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver the ABA programme with consistency, accuracy and professionalism.
- Apply advanced teaching and behaviour management strategies in line with ABA principles.
- Collect, analyse and report data to inform programme adjustments.
- Provide feedback to the supervising Behavior Analyst and contribute to programme refinement.
- Maintain session quality, ensuring best practice and adherence to ethical standards (UK-SBA code of ethics).
- Demonstrate initiative in problem-solving and adapting teaching methods to the learner’s needs.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year experience working as an ABA tutor or specialist SEND teaching experience in an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of ABA principles and direct application in one to one and/or group settings.
- Proficiency in data collection and session reporting.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills with children, families and professionals.
- Reliability, professionalism, and a proactive approach to learning.
- Preferred: RBT certification. Must otherwise be willing to work towards gaining RBT or equivalent qualification.
If you are interested in joining an ambitious school with a strong commitment to professional development, we can offer you:
- regular supervision and collaboration with an experienced behaviour analyst
- opportunities for gaining supervision towards UKBA certification
- a collaborative, supportive work environment with professional respect and trust.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Safeguarding Policy (pdf) and Application Guidance (Word).
Please feel free to contact Elizabeth Leonard either calling 01473 623790 or emailing: applications@gorseland.net.
To find out more, please visit our website (Gorseland Primary School).
How to apply
To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: applications@gorseland.net.
Closing date: 9 am, 3 November 2025.
Gorseland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
