Alternative Provision (AP) Practitioner – Aylesbury
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Setting: Specialist Alternative Provision – Farm-Based Environment
We are seeking a passionate, patient and adaptable AP Practitioner to join a small, specialist setting in Aylesbury, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Based on a working farm, this is a unique opportunity to work in an outdoor, hands-on learning environment where animal care and interaction play a central role in supporting students' personal development, emotional wellbeing and engagement with education.
The Role:
- Build positive, supportive relationships with students who may face barriers to mainstream education.
- Deliver engaging, practical and individualised learning activities.
- Support students with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
- Incorporate animal care, farm activities and outdoor learning into daily engagement.
- Encourage confidence, independence, communication and positive behaviour.
- Provide consistent pastoral support and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support individual student needs and progress.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, ideally within an AP, SEND or specialist education setting.
- A patient, resilient and nurturing approach, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
- Confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
- A genuine interest in outdoor learning, animal care and practical education.
- Adaptable, proactive and comfortable working in a small, hands-on provision.
- Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a setting that offers something different from traditional classroom-based education. The farm environment provides a fantastic opportunity to use animal care, practical activities and outdoor learning to build relationships, develop life skills and re-engage young people with education.
This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
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