Farm-Based AP Practitioner - SEMH & Outdoor Learning

Supply Star Recruitment Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Star Recruitment Limited is seeking an AP Practitioner for a specialist farm-based provision in Aylesbury. The role involves supporting students with SEMH needs in an outdoor, hands-on setting, integrating animal care with practical education.

Ideal candidates will have SEMH experience in AP/SEND settings, a patient and nurturing approach, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour while encouraging personal development and engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, ideally in AP/SEND or specialist setting.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach with ability to build trust.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, supportive relationships with students.
• Deliver engaging, practical and individualised learning activities.
• Support students with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Incorporate animal care and outdoor learning into daily activities.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Provide pastoral support and help create a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support individual student needs.

Skills

SEMH experience

Outdoor learning

Animal care interest

Patience under pressure

Job description

Supply Star Recruitment Limited is seeking an AP Practitioner for a specialist farm-based provision in Aylesbury. The role involves supporting students with SEMH needs in an outdoor, hands-on setting, integrating animal care with practical education.

Ideal candidates will have SEMH experience in AP/SEND settings, a patient and nurturing approach, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour while encouraging personal development and engagement in learning.