THE JIGSAW TRUST

JigsawPlus specialist day centre for autistic adults has a rare opportunity for Psychology and Social Care Graduates looking to kick start a career in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis

Do you have a Bachelors background in Psychology, Social Care or an Allied Profession? Do you have an interest in behaviour analytic approaches and positive behaviour support? Are you keen to start achieving the industry training you need to advance your career? Does working in a friendly, caring and supportive environment appeal to you?

If so, this graduate role at JigsawPlus could be the ideal opportunity for you!

At JigsawPlus ‘everything we do is behaviour’. Our Graduate training programme includes training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and progress for our Learners. Working one to one with learners or within small groups, you will design, plan and deliver sessions that help support the development of knowledge and skills that will enhance their emotional wellbeing, independence and social inclusion, making significant differences to their lives. OurGraduates will receive support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts whilst also making a real difference to the lives of autistic adults and their families.

What will I be doing?

• Providing behaviourally based support, care and teaching to our autistic adult
• Planning, preparing and delivering activities that support learners decision making, whilst promoting choice and involvement
• Supporting learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities and accessing work experience and employment opportunities
• Collating, recording and analysing data to both monitor learners progress and ensure the support, care and teaching is appropriate and effective
• Participating in training that allow graduates to achieve relevant qualifications, experience and supervision
• Ensuring learners individual needs are met through effective personal care that encourages and enables acceptable levels of person hygiene

Why Choose JigsawPlus?

• A competitive salary with regular salary progression and a £500 joining bonus upon successful completing of probation
• Performance Related Bonus Scheme and career advancement opportunities
• Staff transport to and From Guildford Station
• Sociable Working Hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) no evenings, weekends or sleep ins
• Part time working opportunities
• A friendly and supportive team, all looking to make a real difference for our learners
• Benefits such as our pension scheme, staff wellbeing and support services, free parking and our fantastic employee discount platform

What’s is in it for Graduates?

• A fully funded training pathway worth over £13,000 to help build a career in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis
• Specific Behaviour Analysis Qualifications including Registered Behaviour Technician qualification (RBT), Behaviour Analysis Teaching accreditations (CABAS® accreditation, focusing on adult curriculum), BCBA Status (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst certification), UKBA(cert) status and aUKBA(cert) status
• NVQ Level 3 & Level 5 Diplomas in Adult Social Care
• Behaviour Management PROACT SCIPr UK (Instructor Training)
• The chance to complete an MSc in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• Industry Training such as Safeguarding, First aid, Emergency Medication, Epilepsy and much more
• The chance to work alongside multidisciplinary Teams and receive Support, mentorship and regular supervision from
  some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised ABA Experts

What do you need to apply?

• A desire to progress a career in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis with a desire to undertake further training and development
• A willingness to learn more about autism and how best to support adult learners
• A bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Care or an Allied field
• An interest in special educational needs and autism with a passionate for helping others learn and develop
• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities
• The capability to keep accurate records and reports to track learner progress
• A positive, patient, caring and can-do attitude with the ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• The interpersonal skills needed to work as part of a team and build sound working relationships with our learners, parents and staff
• Comfortable with working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour and supporting with personal/intimate care where required

Please note: This role is also known as ‘Learning Support Worker’

Are you an experienced health and social care worker or a Teaching Assistant, with experience supporting young adult learners?  Looking to progress your career? Wanting a new challenge? Seeking an opportunity to move into senior roles?

At JigsawPlus, we have vacancies available for experienced support workers to continue building a careers in adult care! 

Role Summary

We are looking for patient and caring individuals to join our team at JigsawPlus, adult day centre, as an Experienced Learning Support Worker. Using your recent skills and expertise, you will be working with autistic learners aged 18 and over, using behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to support their development of knowledge and skills that will enhance their well-being, independence and social inclusion, making significant differences to their lives. As an experienced member of the team you will also train and mentor new staff, take the lead in group situations and deputise for Senior Support Workers when needed.

What does an Experienced Learning Support Worker at JigsawPlus do?

• Provide support, care and teaching to autistic adult learners
• Mentor and train new staff
• Deputise for senior staff where needed and take the lead
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and activities supporting the development of knowledge and skills
• Provide behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Provide personal care, encouraging and enabling adult learners to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing
• Support adult learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Support adult learners to access work experience and employment opportunities
• Track adult learners progress, ensuring support, care and teaching is appropriate and effective

Why choose JigsawPlus?

• Competitive pay with a £500 bonus on completion of probation
• Sociable hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required
• Part time working available
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Transport available from Guildford to JigsawPlus
• Opportunities to progress to Senior Support Worker and Team Leader roles with associated salary increases
• Funded and recognised qualifications and training available in Positive Behaviour Support including Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) and Behaviour Analysis Teaching accreditations focusing on adult curriculum
• Opportunities to grow leadership and management skills and advance career in health and social care

What do you need to demonstrate?

• Professional experience in adult social care, SEN higher education or similar setting
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Proven experience of working with adults who exhibit behaviours that challenge
• Proven experience of supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• Commitment to completing CABAS ® Teaching Assistant Rank within 9-12 months

Do you have…

Experience of delivering Positive Behaviour Support? The desire to progress your career in Social Care? The passion to expand your experience and qualifications in behaviour analysis?

If this sounds like you the opportunities at JigsawPlus to grow as an individual and support our learners are endless. If you are looking for your next challenge and want to start making a lasting positive contribution to yours and the lives of others then this could be your next opportunity!

Role summary

Working as part of a team, this role will provide support to our autistic learners in the attainment of knowledge and skills that will enhance their wellbeing, independence and social inclusion. PBS Practitioners will oversee a small team of Learning Support Workers to ensure our adult learners’ individual needs are met. This will be via effective personal support planning that encourages learners’ participation in social, leisure, educational and employment opportunities both within the centre and in the local community. The PBS Practitioner will work closely with the Team Leaders to provide line management, training and mentoring that supports the wider team and utilises their current PBS skills and knowledge whilst also building their own skills and experience in Autism and Behaviour Analysis.

Why Join us as a PBS Practitioner?

• Competitive Salary with a £500 bonus on completion of probation
• Access to an accelerated Training Programme to advance your career as a Team Leader
• A wealth of continuous sector training such as first aid, safeguarding, emergency medication, behaviour management, leadership and much more
• Sociable hours working only Monday to Friday with no evening, weekend or overnight shifts
• Options for part time working
• The chance to work in a friendly, supportive and nurturing environment
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
• Experience working with adult learners in a diverse range of settings – 1:1, in small groups and in the community
• Transport available from Guildford to JigsawPlus
• Company benefits including – free parking, pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme

Our fully funded and supported CPD training programme Includes……

• Registered Behaviour Technician qualification (relating to Positive Behaviour Support)
• Behaviour Analysis Teaching accreditations (focusing on adult curriculum)
• Further training in Positive Behaviour Support training (CAPBS coaches programme and AIBI PBS competency framework)
• PROACT SCRIPr UK – Behaviour Management (Instructor Training)
• Access to Jigsaw Trust Line Management Training Modules
• MSc in Applied Behavioural Analysis worth £13,000 (Curriculum and Instruction in High Incidence Disabilities) or (Applied Behaviour Analysis)
• BCBA Status (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst – advanced training) )-UKBA(Cert) (Highest level of qualification from the UK society for Behaviour Analysis)
• Support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts

How will you make a difference to our learners and contribute to the Support Team?

Working as part of the team you will…

• Provide both Behaviour Analytic and Positive Behaviour Support to learners
• Support Learners participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community
• Encourage and enabling learners’ development in all aspects of their life skills
• Facilitate and enhance learners’ decision-making abilities, whilst promoting choice and evolvement to increase their potential for reaching independence
• Collate, record and analyse data to monitor progress and enhance the development of learning programmes
• Support the Team Leader with the line management of the team including, preparing and participating in staff reviews, training, observations and preparation of staffing rotas
• Mentor both new and current team members
• Undertake study and training to develop personal knowledge of Autism and Behaviour Analysis
• Encourage and enable learners to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene

What will you need to demonstrate?

Knowledge and Experience

• Hands on knowledge and experience of delivering Positive Behaviour Support and or Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Proven experience of working in an adult social care community-based service or similar setting
• Experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or complex needs
• Experience of mentoring staff, managing performance and delivering training
• Experience of developing/designing/delivering ABA programmes in an educational, care or community settings (desirable but not essential)

Skills

• Comfortable working with adults who exhibit behaviours that challenge and providing personal and intimate care where required
• An ability to keep detailed records and reports, and produce accurate graph data
• An empathetic, positive can-do attitude with the ability to maintaining confidentiality and discretion
• The ability to work as part of a team and communicate confidently at all levels of the organisation to build rapport and positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• The ability to work independently 1 to 1 in the community

Desirable Training and Qualifications

• Completed Care Certificate
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
• Recognised training in Positive Behaviour Support such as the CAPBS coaches programme and or AIBI levels including Supervising Competency from the PBS competency framework
• A desire to undertake on-going professional development and training in Autism, Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support

Please note: This role is also known as ‘Senior Support Worker’

Worked in care or teaching previously? Experienced working with individuals with disabilities? Interested in autism and passionate about making a difference?

Whatever your background, join JigsawPlus to build a career and make life changing differences.

How do Learning Support Workers contribute?

• Provide support, care and teaching to autistic adult learners’
• Plan, prepare and deliver activities supporting the development of knowledge and skills
• Provide behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Provide personal care, encouraging and enabling adult learners to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing
• Support adult learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Support adult learners to access work experience and employment opportunities
• Track adult learners progress, ensuring support, care and teaching is appropriate and effective

Why choose JigsawPlus?

• Competitive pay and a £500 bonus upon completion of probationary period
• Career advancement opportunities and regular salary progression within a short space of time
• Sociable Hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required
• Part time working available (3 or 4 full days per week)
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to Specific Behaviour Analysis Qualifications including Registered Behaviour Technician qualification (RBT)
• Behaviour Analysis Teaching accreditations (CABAS® accreditation, focusing on adult curriculum), BCBA Status (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst certification), UKBA(cert) status and aUKBA(cert) status
• Opportunities to gain funded and recognised qualifications including NVQ Level 3 & Level 5 Diplomas in Adult Social Care
• Completion of the 15 standards to achieve a Care Certificate
• Instructor Training in PROACT SCIPr UK Behaviour Management
• Extensive industry training including first aid, safeguarding, emergency medication and much more
• Opportunities to gain further work independently with our learners outside of your standard working day
• Supportive colleagues and management
• The chance to work alongside multidisciplinary Teams and receive Support, mentorship and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised ABA Experts

What do you need?

• Driving licence or access to a lift (due to remote location)
• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities
• Comfortable working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations

For this role we welcome applications from those with no sectoral experience – We are committed to staff development and will help you to develop the skills and expertise you need! All you will need is a keen interest in learning disabilities and a strong passion for helping others.

We are also keen to accommodate flexible working request for both part time hours and part time days per week. Please enquire upon application about how these options could work for you.

Please note: This role is also known as ‘Trainee Behaviour Analysis Graduate’

Jigsaw School has a rare opportunity for Psychology Graduates looking to kick start their careers in Behaviour Based Teaching and SEN Education

• Do you have a Bachelors background in Psychology and a keen interest in behaviour-based teaching techniques?
• Are you inspired by educating others and have a passion for SEN education?
• Are you keen to start achieving the Industry training you need to advance your career?
• Does working in a friendly, caring and supportive environment appeal to you?

If so, this role at Jigsaw School could be the ideal opportunity for you!

Role Summary

Jigsaw School is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ school for autistic children. At Jigsaw ‘everything we do is behaviour’ – Our Graduate programme includes training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils. Working one to one with pupils within small classes and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development. Our Graduates will receive support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts whilst also making a real difference to the lives of autistic children.

What would I be doing?

• Supporting pupils to work through their individualised curriculums by planning, preparing and delivering lessons and activities that focus on our pupil’s communication and life skills
• Monitoring and recording pupils progress, to ensure teaching is appropriate and promotes each child’s personal development
• Contributing to research studies and undertaking training to support your own personal development
• Providing behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact the quality of life for pupils
• Supporting pupils to participate in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Assisting and encouraging pupils during playground, break and meal times
• Providing personal care and encouraging pupils to maintain good levels of hygiene

Why choose Jigsaw school?

• A market leading salary of £23,000 per annum plus a £1000 joining bonus
• 9 weeks paid holidays, sociable hours and term time only working – Don’t give up the school holidays just yet!
• Transport from central Guildford to the school and back
• Regular opportunities for pay progression – Within as little as just 6 months from joining!
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles such as Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• The chance to work alongside multidisciplinary teams of behaviour analysts, teachers, SLT’s and occupational therapists
• Benefits such as our pension scheme, staff wellbeing and support facilities, free parking and our fantastic employee discount platform

What’s in it for Graduates?

• A fully funded training pathway worth over £13,000 to help build a career in Educational Psychology
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Accreditations, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA) and UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
• A Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities
• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
• In situ teacher training and observations in the classroom
• Industry Training such as PROACT-SCIPr-UK Certification, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, first aid, epilepsy and much more to build your CV

What do I need to apply?

• A psychology degree (or in final year pending completion) or professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• The desire to work with children with complex needs
• The ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required

Please note: This role is also known as ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ or ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’

Calling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Workers and Nursery School Workers!

We have some fantastic opportunities available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our teaching team at Jigsaw School!

This role will give you access a wide range of fully funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education whilst also gaining a breadth of experience with children of varying ages and abilities!

We have what it takes to help you build a career in SEN education!

How will you contribute to the team?

• Provide teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculums Plan
• Prepare and deliver lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication skills and life skills
• Support pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Provide personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)
• Monitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs
• Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

Why choose Jigsaw School?

• Market leading salary
• £1000 joining bonus
• Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase as soon as 6 months from starting
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Term time only working
• Range of comprehensive funded training pathways
• Transport between school and central Guildford where needed

 Funded Training & Qualifications!

• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
• Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000
• Additionally, all staff will also receive regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more

What will you need to apply?

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations

Please note: At Jigsaw School the role of Trainee SEN Teacher is also known as ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ or ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’