Positively ABA

30/06/2023

We are looking for part-time tutors over the summer and for September start in Milton Keynes/Bedford and Newmarket to support children under 7 on various home programmes. Employed positions available if you can work 10 or more hours a week. Please email [email protected] for more information and an application pack.

02/03/2023

Exciting news! We are now authorized continuing education providers for the BACB. Starting May 2023, we will be offering CEUs live (on UK time - no 1am webinars!) and self-paced video. We will be offering affordable CEUs and a few free CEUs. Sign up for our CEU newsletter to know when registration goes live.

24/01/2023

10/06/2022

This looks absolutely amazing - and pica- friendly. So many early intervention targets could be worked on in this activity - and I’m sure for many of our families and little ones it would be an awesome motivation for communication attempts!

How to make chocolate scented, no-cook puffy paint recipe for summer arty fun! It smells wonderful and is so easy to make with these three simple ingredients. It’s a feast for the senses!

https://theimaginationtree.com/chocolate-puffy-paint-recipe/

04/04/2022

We have employed positions available for part time tutors in Bedford and Newmarket. Initially 8/10 hours after school and weekends, additional holiday hours available. we offer support to complete the RBT and ongoing training and regular supervision with a BCBA. Full training will be provided. Friendly and supportive families and teams.

https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Positively-Aba-1/jobs?jk=8f084a730624a742&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

25/02/2022

Do you love social media? Are you excited about digital marketing? Do you have a few skills and are eager to learn more? Are you eligible for the government kickstart scheme? (Eligibility requirements here: https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/8223259)

Positively ABA works with children with disabilities and we are looking for someone to help us grow and manage our social media presence. We want to support our growing client base and share information with our followers in a fun and accessible way across different platforms and we would love you to join us through the government Kickstart scheme. This is a 6-month paid position, 25 hours per week with additional support and mentoring from Addecco Recruitment.

The Social Media Marketing and Digital Assistant Position is brand new and we don't require experience, but a familiarity with major social media platforms and digital tools (e.g. Canva) would be beneficial. If you are a good communicator, eager to learn more about social medial marketing and passionate about helping support an organisation working with disabled children and their families we would love to hear from you!
The role is mostly remote and working from home, with some in person meetings, and visits to our programmes. This would suit someone located in Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton or Cambridge areas. We would

Fuller details can be found here https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/8223259

This position is part of the Kickstart scheme so to apply you would need to be eligible for the government kickstart scheme and receiving universal credit. To apply you need to send a message expressing your interest and asking for a referral to your job coach via this link:
https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/8223259
or contact them and include this reference number: V0000397835.

Your job coach needs to have referred you to the scheme by 4pm Tuesday March 1st. As the government scheme ends on this day, the kickstart opportunities will close and you will not be able to take up a place. You must have contacted your job coach and they must submit a referral to the scheme by the end of 1st March.

Once you've contacted your job coach, please email and send your CV to Natalie ([email protected]) and we will be able to match up with the referrals that we are sent from the job centre. CVs may be sent after the 1st, providing you have been referred to the scheme by the end of 1st March.
Please contact us for any help in obtaining a referral or questions about applying for the scheme!

07/12/2021

This is a government kickstart scheme placement. Placements are for six months and fully paid, and are designed to help young people gain valuable work experience and references to start their career. Permanent employment may be offered at the end of a placement for the right person.
To apply you must be eligible for the government kickstart scheme between 18-24 and receiving universal credit
TO be considered for a paid placement you must apply here: https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/6961736 or contact your work coach before 5pm 8th Dec, quoting kickstart job number V0000325237.
Please let us know if you have or have any questions about the placement - message me here or email [email protected].

We are looking for a person who would like to get paid experience through the kickstart scheme, working with children with learning disabilities, autism and other disabilities in the Bedford and surrounding area. We are thrilled to already offer one placement to an amazing young lady, and would love another kickstarter to join us in Bedford. We provide early intervention at home and school for children with additional needs and communication delays. We are looking for someone who loves to play with children, and wants to see them fill their potential and learn.
You will gain valuable experience of working 1:1 with children, using positive behaviour support and ABA therapy/teaching to teach skills a child needs for school, self care and communication. The role is varied, and no two days are the same.
Placements are for 25 hours a week, please see the link here https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/6961736 for information on hours. We need someone available after school 5-7pm for some evenings and 3/4 Saturdays 10am - 5:30pm. Monday and Tuesday, initially work from home - 9:30am-2:30pm (equipment can be provided.)
This is an ideal opportunity for someone wanting experience in childcare, learning support, working with children and adults with additional needs. We can offer training in Positive Behaviour support, safeguarding and first aid, and supporting communication. Additional employability support is provided by adecco and will include interview skills training, CV building training and mentoring.
We need to fill the placement asap or we will loose it, and we really want to enable someone to start a very rewarding and worthwhile career in the field.
If you have a passion for working with children and making a difference, and are eligible for the kickstart scheme please apply https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/6961736 or speak to your job coach before 5pm tomorrow.

07/12/2021

This is a government kickstart scheme placement. Placements are for six months and fully paid, and are designed to help young people gain valuable work experience and references to start their career. Permanent employment may be offered at the end of a placement for the right person.
To apply you must be between 18-24 and receiving universal credit.
TO be considered for a paid placement you must apply here: https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/6961736 or contact your work coach before 5pm 8th Dec, quoting kickstart job number V0000325237.
Please let us know if you have or have any questions about the placement - message me here or email [email protected].

We are looking for a young person who would like to get paid experience through the kickstart scheme, working with children with learning disabilities, autism and other disabilities in the Bedford and surrounding area. We are thrilled to already offer one placement to an amazing young lady, and would love another kickstarter to join us in Bedford. We provide early intervention at home and school for children with additional needs and communication delays. We are looking for someone who loves to play with children, and wants to see them fill their potential and learn.
You will gain valuable experience of working 1:1 with children, using positive behaviour support and ABA therapy/teaching to teach skills a child needs for school, self care and communication. The role is varied, and no two days are the same.
Placements are for 25 hours a week, please see the link here https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/6961736 for information on hours. We need someone available after school 5-7pm for some evenings and 3/4 Saturdays 10am - 5:30pm. Monday and Tuesday, initially work from home - 9:30am-2:30pm (equipment can be provided.)
This is an ideal opportunity for someone wanting experience in childcare, learning support, working with children and adults with additional needs. We can offer training in Positive Behaviour support, safeguarding and first aid, and supporting communication. Additional employability support is provided by adecco and will include inter
We need to fill the placement asap or we will loose it, and we really want to enable someone to start a very rewarding and worthwhile career in the field.
If you have a passion for working with children and making a difference, and are eligible for the kickstart scheme please apply https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/6961736 or speak to your job coach before 5pm tomorrow.

22/10/2021

We are looking for kickstart trainee learning and behaviour support tutors / ABA tutors in Bedford (x2), Newmarket and Bracknell.
We are delighted to be able to offer 6 month paid work placements through the Kickstart Scheme. Candidates need to be between 18-24 and receiving universal credit to apply. For successful kickstarters, once the placement ends there will be the opportunity to further your career with us as a Learning and Behaviour Support Tutor.

We are looking for enthusiastic and fun individuals to work with children with additional needs, using positive behaviour support and the principles of applied behaviour analysis. Do you enjoy working with children and helping them reach their potential? Do you have excellent play skills and motivation to help a child learn to communicate? Are you passionate about reducing barriers to inclusion for children with disabilities and supporting them and their families?

Would you like to be part of a small, committed team, with good on the job training and skills development to take a first step in your career? We'd love to have you join us.

Kickstart placements last 6 months, and are 25 hours a week. Additional hours may be offered if available. Details can be found on the DWP site below. Hours are flexible as we build your case load, and will initially be a mix of working from home supporting us make teaching resources, crafts and play items and training/coaching and working directly with children for 2-3 hour sessions in their homes as part of a team. After school and some weekend working will be needed.

Applications need to be made via referral from your job coach. You can apply through the government's find a job site or be speaking to your job coach directly.
As part of the kickstart scheme, you will also receive job and interview mentoring and career advice from Adecco Working Ventures.
You will also receive in house training which will give you transferrable skills in childcare, early years and positive behaviour support.

Please email [email protected] for the reference numbers needed to apply through the job centre, and to discuss the role and kickstart recruitment.

Applicants will ideally need to have 5 GCSEs, (especially if you would like to stay and train further with us), and some experience working with children, it is desirable that you have some experience working with children with additional needs or challenging behaviour. You will need to have a satisfactory DBS through us to take up the placement.

Apply here or speak to your job coach :
Bedford : https://buff.ly/2ZbVabL
Newmarket: https://buff.ly/3C61mjv
Bracknell: https://buff.ly/3pwg8N4

Closing date 31st October. Start date as soon as possible.

22/09/2021

This is such a good idea for art and NET , motor skills and cutting, sensory play and noticing nature and seasons all in one!

Cardboard and yarn wrap Autumn leaves! You can cut any shape to weave around and they are fabulous for fine motor skills too.

https://theimaginationtree.com/yarn-wrap-autumn-leaves/

17/02/2021

Home Education and EOTAS webinar, including making the case at LEA/ tribunal for EOTAS . Could be very useful for those schooling at home, and wanting education otherwise as a placement to access funding and support.