An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Behaviour and Learning Practitioner with Lunchtime Supervision at Bradford Alternative Provision Academy. This post is initially based at our Cityview site which is situated on Anerley Street, Bradford, BD4 7SY.

The successful candidate will support students with challenging behaviour and learning barriers.  Within the role, it is expected that you will work closely with the teaching staff, Behaviour Lead and Head of Centre (HOC) to successfully manage pupils to improve engagement and reduce barriers to learning and success.

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:

• Develop trusting and respectful relationships with pupils to promote emotional regulation and self-esteem
• Help track pupil behaviour and engagement data to monitor progress and inform planning  
• Act as a positive role model and advocate for pupils across the school
  
• Support and implement personalised behaviour strategies and learning plans 
• Have experience of working with young people with SEMH needs
• Be resilient, empathetic and have a patient approach to supporting challenging behaviour 

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• 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 Destine Alexis on 01274 518931 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.