SALARY SCALE: Unqualified Teachers Pay Range 1 – 6 £18,169 – £28,735 pro-rata dependent on qualifications and experience
HOURS: Part-time
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Headteacher
LOCATION: Pathways School, Shrewsbury Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Six months
HOLIDAY: The school year for students is 39 weeks. All school closures are non-working days.
SICK PAY: Full pay whilst unable to work due to sickness as follows: • 0 days in first three months • 5 days for the remainder of the first year • 20 days thereafter • Salary payments for periods of sickness beyond 20 days in a 52-week period are at the discretion of Pathways School
OTHER BENEFITS: Pension: 3, 4 or 5% matched contributions after 3 months in post, loans for Season Tickets / Bike purchase
OVERVIEW:
Pathways School is an independent special school in Harrow providing education for children and young people aged 11–19 with complex learning needs. We are guided by the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). We work collaboratively with all stakeholders to improve the quality of life for our students and their families within a person-centred culture of unconditional positive regard.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join Pathways School as we move into the next stage of our development. Since opening in September 2022, Pathways has become a trusted part of the special school community in North West London — a place where compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based practice work hand in hand to transform young lives. We are seeking an ambitious and compassionate Behaviour Analyst to build on our strong foundations in ABA and PBS, and to help shape the next phase of our journey together.
JOB PURPOSE
- Delivering the Physical Education Curriculum and ensuring the best possible outcomes for students
- Ensuring a cohesive and personalised programme of learning activities for students, in collaboration with the Headteacher, Behaviour Analyst and Tutors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To teach and co-ordinate a broad and balanced Physical Education Curriculum to secondary students with Autism.
- Plan and co-ordinate a wide range of physical education opportunities externally and develop relationships with other organisations for opportunities to share facilities.
- To collaborate co-operatively with other staff in the general running of Pathways School to consult with parents and the multi-disciplinary team, attending meetings as appropriate.
- To contribute on-going records of students’ progress to the agreed format.
- To draft accurate reports on students’ progress.
- To attend training sessions and staff meetings as required.
- To act in accordance with Pathways School Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety guidance and legislation
- To use information technology systems as required to perform the duties of the post in the most efficient and effective manner
- To participate in performance management, and undertake training and professional development as appropriate
- To develop strong productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to maintain a learning community that strives for personal growth.
- To support ABA Tutors in providing training, ensuring that they are confident to support student’s Physical Education programme
- To contribute to initial assessments of new students.
- To contribute to Individual Education Plans for each student each term and for the year based on the outcomes of the assessments
- To contribute to End of Term Reports
- To consult with the Occupational Therapist
- Safeguarding the security, safety, and wellbeing of students always during school hours, in school and out in the community reporting any concerns in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
- Contribute to students’ up to date risk assessment
- To ensure the dignity of the children is always upheld
- To promote independence of the students
- To be responsible for the management and organisation of PE facilities including, but not limited to displays, equipment, resources, attendance, and risk assessments
- To monitor general health and safety within the classroom and in all activities undertaken, rectifying any concerns, or reporting them to the Headteacher as needed – including risk assessments of spaces used
- To understand, adhere to and actively always implement all the policies and procedures of the school
- To develop knowledge of autistic spectrum disorders including the effect upon individuals and families and to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of PBS and ABA procedures and practice
- To undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may be required by the Headteacher.