ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Redditch on a full-time basis.About the role : As a Teaching 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 environmentImplementing 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 : A secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) offering schools, families and pupils a range of options to help make rapid progress, encourage re-engagement and allow change from within.The school caters to students with complex needs, including behavioural problems, mental health challenges and special education needs with the ultimate goal of providing a more supportive individualised environment that mainstream schools cannot offer in such cases.Smaller class sizes offering tailored support to help students re-engage with their education and eventually reintegrate into mainstream schooling, if possible.A supportive and flexible educational setting that aims to help students overcome personal or behavioural challenges and get back on track with their education.About you : To be considered for the Teaching 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 studentsAble 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, andWhat ABC Teachers offerAs 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).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.#abcsupport