An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Behaviour & Learning Practitioner (BLP) with Lunchtime Supervision (LS) at Bradford Alternative Provision Academy (BAPA) - initially based at our Jesse Street site in Fairweather Green, Bradford (BD8 0JQ).

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teachers and students, delivering a personalised and inclusive curriculum, building positive relationships with students, and helping them develop both academically and socially. You will play a big part in ensuring our young people achieve the best outcomes possible, both in their personal development and academically.

About our school

Bradford AP Academy comprises of three main sites; Aireview in Saltaire, Jesse Street at Fairweather Green, and Cityview in Bowling. In addition, some students access provision at our Pre-assessment sites at The Bungalow and The Loft. The sites work closely together to offer the best service for young people, families and schools.

We teach and support secondary age young people who have been excluded from school or for whom mainstream education is not working.

About the role

The role will initially be based at our Jesse Street site which is situated in Fairweather Green, Bradford (BD8 0JQ). 

This is a highly rewarding role as you will be supporting vulnerable young people to achieve the best outcomes within their potential.

The team you will be joining do incredible work with our young people who often come with complex and traumatic backgrounds. As such, you can be assured that you will be part of a strong team of people who support each other, and you too will be supported to be the best you can be, putting young people at the heart of all we do.

Bradford Alternative Provision Academy is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties.  The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at Bradford AP Academy - Home.

The successful candidate will:

• Support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties and behavioural challenges

• Be aware of and follow up on safeguarding procedures that arise, following and complying with policies and procedures including child protection, health and safety and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

• Provide pastoral support to pupils and attend to pupils’ personal needs and provide advice to assist in their social, health & hygiene development.

• Participate in assessment of pupils to determine baseline and exit level, whilst assisting the teacher with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans.

• Support provision for pupils with special educational needs

• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.

• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangement with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils

• Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning/behaviour/attendance.

• Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour, attendance etc.

• Use a 'Team Teach' methodology to support positive behaviour management of pupils.

• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, using positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies 

We can offer:

• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents

• Fantastic outdoor facilities

• Opportunities for further development and training

• A healthy work-life balance

• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Free, on-site parking

• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting.  In order to do so, please contact the school on 01274 491986 to make the necessary arrangements. 

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

 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.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations.  We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable.  Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form.  Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.