The posting
Make a Difference Every Day
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.
About the Role
As a Learning & Behaviour Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils in overcoming learning and behavioural barriers.
- Deliver behaviour management strategies and interventions.
- Build positive relationships that promote confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
- 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.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking someone who has:
Essential Requirements
- 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.
Desirable
- 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.
Why Join Us?
As part of Exceed Academies Trust, we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative staff team.
- High-quality training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing.
- Participation in the Valued Worker Scheme.
- Membership of a Trust committed to inclusion, excellence and opportunity for all.
Park Aspire AP Academy offers:
- 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
Together, we are proud to live by our ethos: “Individually we Aspire, Together we Exceed.”
To find out more about our school, please visit www.parkaspire.co.uk
We warmly invite applicants to visit our school before applying, school tours are held Thursdays at 15:45 (no booking necessary). Should you wish to arrange an alternative day/time, please contact Sarah Batty, Office Manager, on 01274 735298.
*Previously unsuccessful applicants will not be shortlisted.*
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 2026. 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.
