Verbal Behaviour Co-Assistant

Verbal Behaviour Co-Assistant
Brent
Full time / permanent
£20,106 + SEN Allowance
ASAP Start

We are seeking to appoint a Verbal Behaviour Trainee to join our vibrant and welcoming specialist school. This post will provide in house training programme to from our verbal behavior specialist staff and provides an excellent learning opportunity. Our staff teams are positive and enthusiastic about ensuring all pupils reach their unique potential by offering a broad and balanced curriculum personalised to meet their individual needs. We believe in inspiring pupils in their learning through offering irresistible learning experiences.
What is Verbal Behaviour?
• Verbal Behaviour is an approach that applies behavioural principles to language development.
• Teaching methodologies used are evidence based and developed from an initial text written by Skinner.
• Verbal Behaviour focusses on the reasons why we engage in different types of communication.
• It helps us identify areas of communication that our pupils find difficult and how to teach them most effectively.
• Verbal Behaviour doesn't just have to be vocal communication.
• Individuals can engage in Verbal Behaviour in multiple modes using sign language, communication books, electronic devices etc.
• All of our teaching is delivered in the context of the Multi Agency Support the individual receives.
We offer:
• A place within a committed Verbal Behaviour team;
• High quality professional development opportunities;
• Tailored CPD programme and training to develop understanding of the Verbal Behaviour methodology, starting with a robust induction programme.
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school;
• Supportive colleagues and a caring working environment
• Deliver on-going in-house training through regular observations Leadership, Inclusion team, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists
We are looking for:
• Someone with excellent communication skills
• Applicants who have the willingness to learn
• Applicants who have a keen interest in developing skills in Verbal Behaviours
• Some experience or knowledge of autism and/or severe learning difficulties would be an advantage
• Applicants who are interested in developing their knowledge and understanding in evidence based teaching methods (or in Verbal Behaviour/ABA).

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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