ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced Behaviour Support Assistant to work in an SEN School in Redditch on a Full time basis.

About the Role

• As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing personalised assistance to secondary students aged 11-16 with behavioural difficulties.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference to young people s lives by supporting a range of students who experience barriers to learning.
• Classes are small between 2-8 students per class allowing you to make more of an impact, you will be supporting Teachers in student learning and providing pastoral care and guidance.
• The role is on a Full time basis with the possibility to be ongoing for the right candidate.

About the School

• A secondary school offering schools, families and pupils a range of options to help make rapid progress, encourage re-engagement and allow change from within.
• The school offers a child centered approach to learning.
• Assisting and supporting pupils to grow and prosper.
• Teaching groups are small where you can really make a difference.

About you:

To be considered for the Behaviour Support Assistant position, you will have:

• Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting, especially with those who have special needs, is desirable.
• Experience through volunteer work in schools, camps, or tutoring can be considered.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a Learning Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.