Assistant Practitioner

Location: Leicester Contract: Full-timeStart: Easter 2026Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Your new schoolThis secondary Alternative Provision in Leicester supports pupils with significant Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who require a highly structured, therapeutic, and resilient learning environment. The school offers small class sizes, a strong pastoral model, and a behaviour framework designed to help young people re-engage with education. Staff work as a tight, supportive team, and the setting is known for its high expectations, consistent boundaries, and commitment to helping pupils build positive futures. Your new roleAs an Assistant Practitioner, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, stable, and purposeful environment for pupils who present with high levels of behaviour and complex needs. Your responsibilities will include:Supporting teaching staff in delivering tailored learning and behaviour interventions.Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma, exclusion, or instability.De-escalating challenging situations using calm, consistent, and professional approaches.Acting as a positive role model, promoting resilience, respect, and emotional regulation.Contributing to behaviour plans, safeguarding processes, and multi-agency work.Maintaining professionalism and composure in a high pressure, fast paced environment.This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in structured, disciplined ..... full job details .....