Forest Bridge School
Windsor and Maidenhead
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
31 August 2026
Job overview
Job Title: Trainee ABA Tutor (Full-time) become a full ABA tutor at the end of countdown period
Line Manager: Governors, Senior Leadership Team, Class Teacher and ABA Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Hours of work: Monday to Friday Term Time Only 8.30 to 4.30pm with 30 minutes of break (some flexibility expected depending on critical school need)
Forest Bridge School is a new all-age Special Free School for children with autism opening in September 2015 in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The aim of the school is to provide a suitable environment with a high level of therapeutic support and excellent teaching to allow pupils with autism to achieve their full potential and to make the most of their intelligence, focus and skills. Forest Bridge School will help each pupil that leaves the school to progress into training, employment or further education. You will be one of the first appointments of a dedicated team of staff who will establish a culture in which every pupil has the opportunity to thrive and flourish.
The aim is for Forest Bridge School to be an outstanding provision for children and young people with autism, which has a rooting in ABA/VB and with each individual pupil's potential at the heart.
We want all of the 'teachers' in a pupil's life to work in close partnership, delivering outstanding teaching to enable each child to achieve their best possible outcomes. At Forest Bridge School this partnership will include: parents, teachers, behaviour therapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and tutors.
We offer an exciting career opportunity for someone who wants to make a contribution to the development of our school on its journey to Outstanding.
The successful applicant will:
* Have a can-do attitude, a desire and willingness to commit to further training and the high energy levels required when working with children with autism.
* Be ambitious to support and extend the learning opportunities for all of our pupils.
* Have a commitment to working in partnership with Teachers, ABA professionals, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, other staff, parents and the community to reduce the barriers to learning that children and young people with autism face and promote excellent learning opportunities for all.
* Have experience of working with children and/or adults with special needs and be committed to continual professional development
If successful you will work hard and be dedicated to the pupils of Forest Bridge School. You will have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a brand new school You will receive professional development to meet your individual needs and a very supportive Headteacher and Lead Behaviour Analyst to mentor you throughout your career at Forest Bridge School.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please refer to the Trainee ABA Tutor Information Pack below for further details, including the job description and person specification.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Click on the blue 'Apply' button below to complete the application form.
About Forest Bridge School
Forest Bridge School
Braywick Road, Braywick Park, Maidenhead
SL6 1BN
United Kingdom
Forest Bridge School (FBS) is a new school for children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder which opened in September 2015. Offering a personalised curriculum with ABA methodologies we are a unique setting for advanced and early learners, alike. We pride ourselves on our multi-disciplinary approach to learning with an emphasis on tailoring programs to meet the unique needs of each individual pupil.
Message to ALL candidates:
Please read through all the documentation and make sure you address all aspects of the Person Specification in your application.
If you are considering applying for a role, it is highly recommended that you arrange a telephone conversation or visit with our Headteacher Elizabeth Farnden. This can be arranged by contacting us on or emailing
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