Learning & Behaviour Assistant

Exceed Academies Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Aspire AP Academy, part of Exceed Academies Trust, seeks a dedicated Learning & Behaviour Assistant to support pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs, helping them engage in school life.

You will work closely with teachers, monitor progress, assist in planning learning activities, and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing across the academy.

This role offers a rewarding path to make a real difference in a nurturing, small-class environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and/or behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of behaviour management approaches.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers, senior leaders and other professionals to support pupil progress.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil achievement and behavioural development.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Contribute to safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing across the academy.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, positive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

SEND & behavioural needs

Communication & interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building with pupils & 2c

Safeguarding & welfare

Calm, professional & solution-focused

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

At Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy, part of Exceed Academies Trust, we are committed to transforming the lives of children and young people by providing outstanding support, care and education. We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and compassionate Learning & Behaviour Assistant to join our team and help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and achieve their full potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils who may have social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), or behavioural challenges. You will play a vital role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, helping them engage successfully in school life. At Park Aspire AP Academy, we believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive - to feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. As a high-quality Alternative Provision, we work with pupils who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, helping them rebuild confidence and develop a positive future. Many of our pupils have found mainstream education challenging, but with our structured, nurturing environment - built on clear expectations, consistent rewards, and unwavering support - they begin to rediscover self-belief and a renewed attitude towards learning. Our small class sizes allow us to understand each pupil's unique needs and create strong, trusting relationships that help them flourish. The successful candidate will need to understand the complex emotional, social and behavioural needs of KS1, KS2 and KS3 pupils, and will be required to cope with highly complex problems, particularly challenging behaviours. Some of our pupils are involved in high risk-taking activities and may lead chaotic lifestyles or suffer from neglect, forms of abuse, be witness to domestic violence and experience family upheaval. Pupils need to be treated sympathetically and with sensitivity in light of their difficulties they face and be helped to overcome those barriers to succeed. Our team is made up of dedicated, highly skilled professionals with expertise in supporting pupils with SEND as well as social, emotional, mental health, and behavioural needs. We work closely with Educational Psychologists, CAMHS, Children's Services, Early Help and other partners, ensuring that every young person receives the tailored, holistic support they need. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work in an environment where you can truly change lives, we encourage you to apply. At Park Aspire AP Academy, your work has purpose, your impact is visible, and your professional growth is supported.,

• Work closely with teachers, senior leaders and other professionals to support pupil progress.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil achievement and behavioural development.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Contribute to safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing across the academy.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, positive and supportive learning environment., Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
  Experience of working with children or young people.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and/or behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of behaviour management approaches.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused in challenging situations., Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Team Teach training.
• First Aid qualification.
• Experience working within an alternative provision or specialist setting.
• Additional training relating to SEND, behaviour support or child development.
  "Individually we Aspire, Together we Exceed."