Trainee ABA Tutor

Forest Bridge School, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN

Deadline is today

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,465.00 - £23,805.00 Annually (Actual) SCP 3-4

Trainee ABA Tutor job summary

As a member of a class team, with support and training, to provide excellent ABA practices to children and young people with autism and associated learning difficulties. To support the Class leads in ensuring the daily needs of our pupils are met in a professional, competent, safe and fun school environment. (See the information pack for full details)

Trainee Tutor 12‑Month Fixed-Term Contract, with Potential for a Permanent Tutor Role

We’re delighted to offer this opportunity to join us as a Trainee ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) Tutor on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis. Throughout your trainee year, you’ll be supported to grow your skills, build confidence, and work towards your own personal achievement, while contributing to the success of our learners.

This development period is designed to be both enjoyable and fulfilling, and a chance to learn from others, discover your strengths, and take pride in the progress you make. We encourage a culture of respect, where every team member feels valued, listened to, and able to bring their own unique approach to the role.

Towards the end of the 12‑month period, we’ll hold a positive and supportive review to reflect on your journey. For those who have shown commitment, growth, and resilience, and where there is a continuing school need, we will be pleased to offer a permanent position as a Tutor. Our aim is to ensure that everyone who joins us has the right development, encouragement, and opportunities to progress toward a meaningful, long-term role within our team.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Forest Bridge School

• School type: Free Schools, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 122 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Forest Bridge School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/forest-bridge-school

Forest Bridge School is a Special Free School for children (4-16 years) with autism which opened in September 2015 and has moved into our purpose built building in March 2021. The school’s vision is: To be a leading provider of education for children and young adults with the primary diagnosis of autism. Combining Applied Behaviour Analysis, evidence-based therapy and effective personalised curriculums to enable pupils to fulfil their potential, prepare for adulthood and lead happy lives.

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