Behaviour Support Assistant

ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced Behaviour Support Assistant to work in an SEN School in Kidderminster on a full-time basis.

About the role:

• As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing personalised assistance to students with special educational needs.
• Your primary responsibility is to offer tailored support to help students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential within the school environment
• Implementing individualised learning plans, promoting student engagement and independence, and maintaining regular communication with parents, careers and outside professionals. 
• The role is on a full-time basis with the possibility to be ongoing for the right candidate.

About the school:

• The school works to meet the needs of the children so that they develop academically, socially, emotionally and physically.
• Accommodates needs such as Communication difficulties, autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairment and Classrooms are equipped with a range of specialist and adapted equipment to meet pupils’ needs.
• Classes are small with opportunities for outdoor learning.
• A safe and happy environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive and achieve.

About you:

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

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
• 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 Behaviour 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.

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