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Pastoral Supply Worker - Long-Term Supply Location: BradfordPay: Daily rate to scaleContract Type: Long-Term Supply About the Role Academics are currently recruiting compassionate and reliable Pastoral Supply Workers to support students in secondary schools across Bradford on long-term supply placements. This role involves supporting students' emotional, social, and behavioural needs, helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive school environment. Key Responsibilities * Provide pastoral support to students, promoting wellbeing and positive behaviour * Support students with emotional, social, or behavioural challenges * Monitor and mentor students, ensuring they are engaged and supported in their learning * Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and school staff to implement support plans * Encourage positive relationships and promote a safe and inclusive school environment * Assist with lunchtime, break, and transition periods as needed Requirements * Experience working with children and young people, ideally in a school setting * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively * Reliable, adaptable, and proactive * Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) What We Offer * Flexible long-term supply work across Bradford * Competitive daily pay rate to scale * Support from dedicated and experienced consultants * Opportunities to make a positive impact on students' lives * Consistent, ongoing placements Why Work with Academics? Academics is a leading education recruitment agency, providing high-quality supply opportunities and ongoing support. We work closely with schools to ensure our pastoral staff are valued and placed in environments where they can make a real difference. How to Apply If you are a motivated and caring Pastoral Supply Worker looking for long-term placements in Bradford and Calderdale, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV or contact Academics today for more information.

Job Title: Youth Worker Location: Bradford Contract Type: Full-time / Term-time Salary: £100-£110 per day Employer: Independent Alternative Provision School We are currently recruiting a Youth Worker to support young people within a specialist alternative provision in Bradford. This setting works with children and young people who may present with challenging behaviour and are often described as “hard to reach” learners, requiring a patient, consistent, and trauma-informed approach. The provision operates across two sites – a main education site and a outdoor learning based site, offering practical, outdoor and therapeutic learning opportunities. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to work across both settings as required. Key Responsibilities • Provide targeted support to young people within both classroom and alternative learning environments, • Build positive, trusting relationships with learners who may be disengaged from mainstream education, • Support behaviour management in line with organisational policies and agreed strategies, • Work towards individual targets set out in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), • Maintain accurate records relating to progress, behaviour and engagement, • Support learners with emotional regulation, social development and life skills, • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEND professionals and external agencies, • Aged 11–16, • Present with social, emotional and mental health needs, • Some learners may display challenging behaviour linked to trauma or adverse experiences, • Minimum of 6 months’ experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour would be advantageous (personal or professional capacity), • Experience working with disengaged or “hard to reach” young people, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Experience delivering targeted or intervention-based work, • Experience working in alternative provision, youth work or specialist education settings, • Youth Work qualification or related field, • Understanding of creative and practical ways to engage young people, • Awareness of social issues affecting young people, • Strong communication skills with young people, families and professionals, • Ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally, • Problem-solving and reflective practice skills, • Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting, • Patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent, • Able to build rapport with young people who may mistrust adults, • Values equality, diversity and inclusion, • Maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries, • Motivated, reliable and flexible in approach

Behaviour Support Worker Location: Beckfoot Upper Heaton Contract: Full-time & Part-time opportunities available Salary: £90 - £100 per day We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Worker to join Beckfoot Upper Heaton. Beckfoot Upper Heaton is a vibrant and inclusive school committed to creating an environment where every student can thrive. As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will work closely with students, staff, and families to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning. A key part of being a Behaviour Support Worker is helping students overcome barriers, develop social and emotional skills, and achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities • Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with behavioural needs, • Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being, • Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to create tailored support plans, • Monitor and record progress, ensuring interventions are effective and timely, • Experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting, • Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to complete one, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to remain calm and solution-focused in challenging situations Email us at: for an informal chat, or you can apply by visiting:

An OFSTED 'Good' rated primary school in Batley require a Behaviour and Social Inclusion Worker to start as soon as possible This is a rare opportunity to work with children who may have strugglewith SEMH and the role will be centred around the well-being and development of primary-aged children.The