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Available Positions
ABA LEARNING SUPPORT TUTOR
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (ABA)
No prior experience is necessary as full on the job training is given.
Location: Treetops Learning Community
Pay: Band A point 4 (£17,814 actual)
Hours: 27.5 hrs per week – 45.8 wks per year (1 extra paid week after 5 years of service)
Responsible to: Pre formal Pathway Lead
The Trust: In March 2025 Treetops School was judged by Ofsted to have maintained the standards identified at the previous inspection. The previous inspection was in February 2020, at which time Treetops was judged as Outstanding. Treetops Free School, which officially opened in September 2022, was judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
Students throughout Treetops Learning Community have complex needs varying from moderate to severe learning difficulties, which may include; speech and communication difficulties, autism and global developmental delay.
The Role: Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs whilst not essential, is preferable. Full on the job training will be provided.
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Duties & Responsibilities: Tutors working within the Pre formal Pathway department of Treetops school will work under the direction of their class instructor; with support and on-the-job training provided by their class senior.
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Assisting in the development of individualised programmes, underpinned by the science of ABA (applied behaviour analysis), with specific emphasis on pre formal pathway approach to language
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Implementing these programmes on either a 1:1, 1:2, or small group basis, dependent on the needs of the student(s) they are assigned to work with
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Preparing resources for the running of targets for each students’ programme
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Collecting data on both behaviours that challenge and skill acquisition throughout the school day
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Graphing daily data at the end of the school day and cumulative progress data at the end of the school week
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Maintaining records in each students’ individual folder;
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Assisting pre-formal class teachers in the running and set up of daily classroom activities
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Supervising pairs or small groups of students at breaks and lunch times, encouraging independence, social play with their peers and appropriate behaviour, which is consistent with the school’s behaviour, value and aims documents
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Reporting any safeguarding concerns to the class instructor, Pre formal Pathway Lead or safeguarding leads
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Developing professional relationships with parents and providing accurate information daily in the home-school communication books
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Co-operating with colleagues to ensure the aims of the school are achieved consistently
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Forming and maintaining good relationships with the children and young adults of the school; based on mutual respect, trust and understanding
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Assisting with the physical and self-care needs of the children and young adults as they require; including, but not limited to, any toileting procedures
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Working across all key stages within the pre formal department on either a termly or bi-termly basis
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Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Pre formal Pathway Lead or Headteacher
Shortlisting: All shortlisted candidates will be invited into school for a taster session, to experience the role first hand before being considered for interview.
An application form can be downloaded from our website www.treetopsschool.org and submitted either by hand, post or email (admin address) marked for the attention of the Mrs K Lambie, HR Manager.
Closing date for applications: Friday 16 October 2026
Interviews: various dates
The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and satisfactory references.
LEARNING SUPPORT TUTOR (RENDLESHAM)
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Treetops Learning Community
Pay: Band A point 4 plus SEN allowance (£17,814 actual)
Hours: 27.5 hrs per week – 45.8 wks per year (1 extra paid week after 5 years of service)
The Trust: In March 2025 Treetops School was judged by Ofsted to have maintained the standards identified at the previous inspection. The previous inspection was in February 2020, at which time Treetops was judged as Outstanding. Treetops Free School, which officially opened in September 2022, was judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
Students throughout Treetops Learning Community have complex needs varying from moderate to severe learning difficulties, which may include; speech and communication difficulties, autism and global developmental delay.
The Role:
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Play a key role within a class team, working collaboratively towards shared aims and positive outcomes for young people.
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Work under the direction of class teachers to support learners with severe and complex needs
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Provide skilled support for learners with severe learning, communication, social, sensory, and/or physical difficulties.
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Contribute actively to class team discussions and professional meetings with colleagues.
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Use your skills flexibly across the school as directed by leaders to meet the needs of all young people.
Expectations:
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Play a role in safeguarding and follow procedures for reporting concerns effectively.
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Build positive relationships with learners, respecting their uniqueness, choices, and preferences.
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Listen to and value the voices and experiences of young people.
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Interact with compassion and respect when working with learners, parents/carers, and staff.
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Take responsibility for your own wellbeing, attendance, and punctuality.
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Be open to using your skills flexibly and to engaging positively with new changes and initiatives.
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Exemplify school standards and values in your practice.
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Work towards whole‑school targets linked to your role.
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Promote the school’s vision and values
Duties:
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Contribute effectively to the class team and follow support strategies to help meet each learner’s personal curriculum targets.
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Support specific learning needs by delivering differentiated programmes to groups or individuals.
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Implement planned learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher, adjusting tasks in response to learners’ engagement and needs.
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Provide helpful feedback to teachers and Senior Learning Support Tutors
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Assist in preparing, organising, and maintaining classroom materials and resources.
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Support learners’ personal needs, including social, welfare, health, personal care, and mobility support.
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Carry out additional care tasks for individual learners once fully trained and directed by qualified staff.
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Promote positive learning experiences in line with school policies and expectations.
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Contribute to gathering and evaluating evidence of learner progress over time.
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Support learning activities beyond the classroom, including community visits.
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Assist with swimming sessions for groups or individual learners.
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Provide physical support to learners during curriculum activities as required.
General Responsibilities:
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Participate in training and ongoing professional development.
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Follow all responsibilities and reporting requirements related to health and safety.
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Attend relevant school meetings as required.
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Maintain confidentiality and follow the staff code of conduct.
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Understand and apply all school policies, including those relating to safeguarding, health, safety, and welfare.
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Follow school procedures for reporting absences and requesting planned leave.
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Support the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Pathway Lead or Headteacher
Shortlisting: All shortlisted candidates will be invited into school for a taster session, to experience the role first hand before being considered for interview.
An application form can be downloaded from our website www.treetopsschool.org and submitted either by hand, post or email (admin address) marked for the attention of the Mrs K Lambie, HR Manager.
Closing date for applications: Friday 16 October 2026
Interviews: Various dates
The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and satisfactory references.