ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced Behaviour Support Assistant to work in an SEN School in Redditch on a full-time basis. This is a key role in supporting students, with emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties. Hours 8.30am-3.30pm Monday-Friday. 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. Working 2:1 or with small groups to manage behaviour. Implement behaviour support plans or Individual Education Plans (IEPs). De-escalate challenging situations using positive behaviour strategies. Help create a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Support students’ learning alongside their behaviour needs. Help maintain a calm and productive classroom atmosphere. About the School A Secondary school that provides a supportive and adaptable learning environment for students who face difficulties that make mainstream education challenging. The school collaborates closely with mainstream schools, families, and the pupils themselves to offer a variety of pathways focused on accelerating progress, re-engaging learners, and fostering long-term, positive transformation. Designed to support students with complex needs, such as behavioural challenges, mental health concerns, and special educational needs (SEND), the school delivers a personalised and nurturing approach. Its aim is to help each young person overcome their individual barriers and reconnect with learning. With small class sizes and bespoke support, the school creates a safe space where students can rebuild confidence, develop key life and academic skills, and, when appropriate, transition back to mainstream education or move on to the next phase of their educational journey. Central to the school’s ethos is a deep understanding of each student's unique background, promoting self-worth, and encouraging lasting, meaningful change. About You To be considered for the Behaviour Support Assistant position, you will have: Patience and empathy Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting, especially with those who have special needs, is desirable. Strong behaviour management techniques Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to stay calm under pressure Understanding of child development and mental health needs 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 Teaching 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). abcsupport