Special Educational Needs – Home Education Programme

Part-time  |  £17–£18 per hour  |  Pudsey, Leeds (LS28)

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to work as a Teaching Assistant on a structured, specialist home education programme for a 19-year-old autistic young person in Leeds — while simultaneously contributing to the development of a real-world assistive technology product.

You will plan and deliver structured learning sessions, implement ABA and Verbal Behaviour (VB) teaching methods, and support the young person’s educational and personal development goals. 

Full professional training across all relevant therapeutic and educational approaches will be provided. No prior experience is required — the right attitude and a genuine commitment to making a difference is what matters most.

Graduates, postgraduates, and final-year students from Education, Psychology, Health Sciences, Social Care, or related disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Key Responsibilities

•        Plan and deliver structured one-to-one teaching sessions following an ABA and Verbal Behaviour (VB) curriculum

•        Support the development of literacy, numeracy, communication, and daily living skills

•        Implement Speech & Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy targets within teaching sessions

•        Facilitate sensory integration activities and community-based learning (swimming, cycling, climbing, gym, trampolining)

•        Maintain detailed session records and progress notes

•        Contribute educational observations to the software development team to inform product design

•        Attend weekly supervision and training sessions with specialist professionals 

Training & Professional Development

VPN Software Limited will fund and arrange full training from professionals of Skybound Therapies Limited, including:

•        Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – principles and classroom application

•        Verbal Behaviour (VB) Therapy

•        Speech & Language Therapy techniques

•        Occupational Therapy support within an educational setting

•        Sensory Integration approaches

You will receive weekly feedback and coaching from qualified specialists throughout your time in the role. 

Role Details

Role title: ABA Teaching Assistant (Home Education)

Hours: 15–20 hours per week, flexible scheduling; weekend sessions available

Pay: £17.00 – £18.00 per hour

Location: Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9GW

Contract type: Part-time, ongoing

DBS check: Required (arranged by employer)

References: Two references covering a minimum of 6 months required 

Person Specification

Essential

•        Warm, patient, and encouraging approach to one-to-one teaching

•        Ability to plan structured activities and adapt to the learner’s needs

•        Strong concentration and ability to remain calm under pressure

•        Positive response to feedback and a growth mindset

•        Willingness to participate in physical and community-based activities

•        Reliable, punctual, and professional

Desirable (not essential — full training provided)

•        Awareness of autism, neurodevelopmental conditions, or special educational needs

•        Any experience with ABA, Intensive Interaction, Makaton, or other autism-specific approaches

•        Interest in assistive technology or educational software 

Why Apply?

•        Gain fully funded, specialist training in ABA, VB, SLT, and OT

•        Contribute real teaching insights to the development of assistive technology software

•        Make a meaningful difference to a young person’s education and independence

•        Flexible hours designed to fit around university studies or other commitments

•        Competitive pay with potential to grow as your experience develops

•        Gain practical SEN experience highly valued in Education, Psychology, Health, and Technology careers 

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short covering note to the details below. Include your contact details, your academic or work background, and a few lines on why this role interests you.

Email: vchandani@gmail.com

SMS / WhatsApp: 07576 140737

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and disciplines. No prior SEN or therapy experience is required — we will train the right person from the ground up.