Breckenbrough School B Job description and person specification All staff are expected to work in the spirit of conflict resolution and uphold the Quaker ethos of the school, particularly focussing on ‘that of good in everyone’, specifically: • • • • To remember at all times that all Breckenbrough students have complex needs and acute anxieties. To understand and empathise with the students’ problems and to look for the underlying causes of misbehaviour and unhappiness. To consistently show tolerance, forgiveness and to build on the positives. To build trusting relationships with students, colleagues and parents. Job details Job title: Teacher Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher (T+L) Responsible for: The delivery of the National Curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5 Grade: MPs +SEN 1 allowance Date produced: April 2022 Job description Purpose of the post: To deliver the National Curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5 and meet the individual needs of each student as detailed in their EHCP. Main duties and responsibilities: To deliver quality learning experiences for students aged 9 to 19 and help them to achieve their academic potential. To differentiate learning accordingly in line with the specific needs within EHCPs. To be a member of the Academic Team and support school improvement with the quality of education. General requirements: Knowledge and understanding • • • • • • • • Have knowledge of and keep up to date with the National Curriculum and where appropriate, the variety of other curriculum pathways and the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education Have a knowledge and experience of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD and PDA. Understand how students’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development Understand the stages of child development and make all necessary adaptations to meet these and to address the needs identified in the Statement. Select and make good use of IT skills for classroom and management support. Be familiar with the school’s current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including the Health and Safety and Child Protection Policies. Remain vigilant and do everything possible to safeguard young people and others from abuse of a physical, emotional, sexual, neglectful, financial or institutional nature. This includes a primary focus on the wellbeing of young people and an absolute requirement to report immediately any incident of this nature you witness, hear about or suspect. All staff should read and sign the Child Protection policy (a copy of which will be kept in your personnel file). You must have a full understanding of the policy and apply it rigorously. Understand and know how national, local comparative and school data including National Curriculum test data can be used to set clear targets for student’s achievement Planning, teaching and class management 1 www.breckenbrough.org.uk Job Description and Person Specification • • Plan and teach in relation to the National Curriculum and the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education with regard for the school’s statement or principles and practice, own policies and schemes of work and any bespoke learning programmes in place for each student. Provide clear structures for lessons and for sequences of lessons, which maintain pace, motivation and challenge. • Make effective use of assessment information on students’ attainment and progress and in planning future lessons. • Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals, establishing high expectations of behaviour and attainment, so that teaching objectives are met. • Monitor and intervene when teaching to ensure sound learning and discipline and maintain a safe environment in which students feel confident and safe. • • • • Use a variety of teaching and learning styles to keep all students engaged, including those referenced in a student’s EHCP and utilising wave 1 interventions to enable all students to access their learning. Be familiar with the Code of Practice and identification, assessment and support of students with special educational needs. Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness. Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting and Accountability Assess and record each student’s progress systematically with reference to the school’s current practice, including the social progress of each student and use the results to inform planning • Mark and monitor classwork and study work, providing constructive feedback and setting targets for future progress • • • • • • • • • • • Provide reports on individual progress to the Senior Leadership Team, Local Authorities and parents as required Complete timely reporting as and when required on Schoolpod, as required by school policy Other Professional Requirements Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, other agencies and parents Act as a keyworker for specific students and follow the keyworking policy and procedures applicable to this role Participate as required in meetings with professional colleagues, other agencies and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities of the post Be aware of the need to take responsibility for your own continued professional development Attend staff training sessions as and when required All staff are expected to make sure that all the young people and colleagues have equal opportunities, to acknowledge their individual differences and uphold their rights and responsibilities as set out in law and by Breckenbrough policies. All staff should make suggestions on how the school can be developed, give ideas for new initiatives and contribute to the development and improvement of the school. All staff should be open to change and personal growth, to learn from mistakes, to instruct from knowledge and experience and to give and receive constructive criticism in good faith. To undertake, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and its objectives, as requested by the Headteacher. 2 www.breckenbrough.org.uk Job Description and Person Specification This job is in regulated activity with vulnerable children and adults – Breckenbrough School has a duty to safeguard both its students and staff. Job title: Teacher Person Specification Qualifications 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Qualified Teacher Status Educated to Degree level in one of the disciplines Educated to “A” level standard or above GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics Accredited to NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Care Experience 6. 7. 8. 9. Success at working with children (formally or informally) Success at working with children with complex needs People Management Using software applications 10. Developing and delivering high quality educational experiences Knowledge 11. Awareness of Quaker philosophy and ethos 12. Awareness of conflict resolution Understanding of Autism, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, PDA and other common SEMH issues Working knowledge of School Management software Working knowledge of common user applications: Microsoft Office for example 13. 14. 15. Skills 16. The ability to solve problems 17. Resilience 18. Willingness and adaptability 19. Drive for Results 20. Team work and influencing skills 21. Reflective 22. Developing others and supporting professional growth Essential Desirable Not required 3 www.breckenbrough.org.uk Job Description and Person Specification 23. Personal Effectiveness 24. Self-motivated including professional development 25. Articulate 26. Literate and numerate 27. Resolving difficulties without conflict 28. Accurate and methodical 29. Growth mindset I understand and accept the job description as set out above: Employee’s signature: Date: 4 www.breckenbrough.org.uk
Breckenbrough School
B
Job description and person specification
The purpose of the Job Description and Person Specification is to provide information about the role and the skills the post
holder must have.
All staff are expected to work in the spirit of conflict resolution and uphold the Quaker ethos of the school, particularly
focussing on ‘that of good in everyone’, specifically:
•
•
•
•
To remember at all times that all Breckenbrough pupils have complex needs and acute anxieties.
To understand and empathise with the pupils’ problems and to look for the underlying causes of misbehaviour and
unhappiness.
To consistently show tolerance, forgiveness and to build on the positives.
To build trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
Job details
Job title:
Learning Support Assistant
52 week contract based on 32.5 hours per week
08:30 – 16:00 – Monday to Friday
Reporting to:
Assistant Headteacher (SENCo)
Responsible for:
1.
2.
To support and work with students aged 9 to 19 to help them achieve outstanding academic and social outcomes.
To prioritise the social and emotional well-being of all students.
3. To support the ethos and vision of the school.
Grade:
LGE Scales Point 8
Date produced:
February 2025
Job description
Purpose of the
post:
To support the individual needs of every student at Breckenbrough School with a focus on facilitating learning
during the academic day, whilst also prioritising the well-being and safeguarding of all students.
Main duties and
responsibilities:
Teaching and learning
1. Understand how students’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social
development and to understand the stages of child development and make all necessary adaptations to
meet these and to address the needs identified in their EHCPs.
2. Select and make good use of IT skills for classroom and management support.
3. To be an exams invigilator, scribe, reader as required for formal external board exams.
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4. To remain vigilant and do everything possible to safeguard young people and others from abuse of a
physical, emotional, sexual, neglectful, financial or institutional nature. This includes a primary focus on
the wellbeing of young people and an absolute requirement to report immediately any incident of this
nature you witness, hear about or suspect.
5. Assist in the academic and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the
associate leadership team.
6. Assist in the design and implementation of Individual Support Plans for students and help monitor their
progress
7. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully
participate in activities. In some cases, this will be as designated and funded 1:1 support.
8. Deliver interventions as and when required under the direction of the SENCo.
9. Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary
10. Assist teachers with maintaining student records
Other Professional Requirements
11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues and parents
12. Participate as required in meetings with professional colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and
responsibilities of the post
13. Be aware of the need to take responsibility for your own professional development
Administrative duties
14. Prepare and present displays of students' work
15. Complete behaviour reports on the MIS as required by school policy
16. Undertake other duties from time to time as the Headteacher requires
Standards and quality assurance
17. Support the values and ethos of the school
18. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
19. Attend team and staff meetings
20. Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Head teacher
21. Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
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Job Description and Person Specification
Responsibilities will vary but will include the following on top of in class support
Role
Wave 2
Interventions
Responsibilities
Skills, Qualities, Experience
• Understanding of EHCP sections regarding
provision and outcomes
• Ability to plan and deliver specific intervention
• Organisation and administration skills
• Ability to meet timely deadlines
• Delivering Wave 2 interventions as listed
within the SEN register, as directed by the
SENCo
• Contributing to the planning of Wave 2
programmes
• Recording and reporting on progress relating
to EHCP outcomes
• Attending regular meetings with the SENCo to
discuss and update progress.
• Providing feedback within the specific teams
and to whole staff team as required
Keyworking
• Meeting the specific roles and responsibilities
• Meeting the specific roles and responsibilities
listed within the keyworker policy
listed within the keyworker policy
• Providing a link between student, home and
• Excellent communication skills and an active
school for specific students
listener
• Completion of the QoL for specific students
and providing reports as and when required
• Contributing to the work of the QoL team,
including joining meetings as and when
required
• Knowledge and understanding of the role and
responsibility of a keyworker
• Organisation and administration skills
• Communication skills and the ability to form
trusting relationships with students and
parents
• Ability to meet timely deadlines
• To a maximum of keyworking with 2 students
• Delivering 1:1 or small group tuition for
•
•
students within the daily academic timetable
within and beyond the classroom.
Contributing to the planning of 1:1 or small
group tuition
Recording and recording on progress,
including marking books and completing
reports as and when required
• Effective at working across teams
• Ability to meet timely deadlines
• Administration skills
Key-working comes with and £1061 allowance per
annum
• Secure subject knowledge in what is being
delivered
• Organisation and administration skills
• Understanding and sensitivity to support
students in overcoming their barriers to
learning
• Ability to meet timely deadlines
Tuition Support
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**This job is in regulated activity with vulnerable children and adults – Breckenbrough School has a duty to safeguard
both its students and staff.
Job title:
Learning Support Assistant
Person Specification
Qualifications
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Qualified Teacher Status
Educated to Degree level
Educated to “A” level standard or above
GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics
Accredited to NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Care
Experience
6.
7.
8.
9.
Success at working with children (formally or informally) in an educational setting
Success at working with children with complex needs
Success at working within a team in an educational setting
Using software applications
10.
Producing Health and Safety and/or Risk Assessments
Knowledge
11.
Awareness of Quaker philosophy and ethos
12.
Awareness of conflict resolution
13.
14.
15.
16.
Understanding of Autism , Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and
other complex needs
Understanding of specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia
Working knowledge of School Management software
Working knowledge of common user applications: Microsoft Office for example
Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills
17.
Listening
18.
Articulate – good use of positive and constructive language
19.
Calm tone of voice
20.
Non-threatening positive body language
21.
Projecting confidence
Essential
Desirable
Not
required
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22.
Tolerance
23.
Patience
24.
Forgiveness
25.
Problem solving
26.
Imagination
27.
Flexible and adaptable
28.
Developing others
29.
Motivating others
Personal qualities
30.
Self motivation
31.
Initiative
32.
Energy/dynamism
33.
Organisation
34.
Perseverance/tenacity
35.
Interests which compliment or add to school activities
36.
Reflective
37.
Determined and resilient
38.
O Objective
39.
Trust
40.
Honesty
41.
A A team player
42.
A willingness to constantly seek self improvement
43.
Resilience
I understand and accept the job description as set out above:
Employee’s signature:
Date:
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Breckenbrough School
B
Job description and person specification
All staff are expected to work in the spirit of conflict resolution and uphold the Quaker ethos of the school, particularly
focussing on ‘that of good in everyone’, specifically:
•
•
•
•
To remember at all times that all Breckenbrough students have complex needs and acute anxieties.
To understand and empathise with the students’ problems and to look for the underlying causes of misbehaviour
and unhappiness.
To consistently show tolerance, forgiveness and to build on the positives.
To build trusting relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
Job details
Job title:
Woodland Centre Teacher
Reporting to:
Centre Coordinator
Responsible for:
The delivery of the curriculum at Woodland Centre
Grade:
MPs +SEN 1 allowance
Date produced:
October 2025
Job description
Purpose of the post:
To design, develop and deliver the curriculum and alternative provision at Woodland Centre to meet the individual needs of each
student attending the centre.
Main duties and
responsibilities:
To deliver quality learning experiences for students to help them to achieve their outcomes and integrate into a school setting.
To differentiate learning accordingly in line with the specific needs within EHCPs and learning plans.
To be a member of the Academic Team and support school improvement with the quality of education.
General
requirements:
Knowledge and understanding
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Have knowledge of and keep up to date with the National Curriculum and where appropriate, the variety of other curriculum pathways
Have a knowledge and experience of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD and PDA.
Understand how students’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development
Understand the stages of child development and make all necessary adaptations to meet these and to address the needs identified in the
Statement.
Have knowledge and understanding of curriculum offers delivered in alternative provision.
Select and make good use of IT skills for classroom and management support.
Be familiar with the school’s current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including the Health and Safety,
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies.
Remain vigilant and do everything possible to safeguard young people and others from abuse of a physical, emotional, sexual, neglectful,
financial or institutional nature. This includes a primary focus on the wellbeing of young people and an absolute requirement to report
immediately any incident of this nature you witness, hear about or suspect.
All staff should read and sign the Child Protection policy (a copy of which will be kept in your personnel file). You must have a
full understanding of the policy and apply it rigorously.
Understand and know how national, local comparative and school data including National Curriculum test data can be used to set clear
targets for student’s achievement
Planning, teaching and class management
1
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Job Description and Person Specification
•
•
•
Plan and teach in relation to the National Curriculum and the school’s curriculum policy with regard for the school’s statement of
principles and practice, own policies and schemes of work and any bespoke learning programmes in place for each student.
Design and develop a curriculum aligned with the alternative provision offer at Woodland Centre.
Provide clear structures for lessons and for sequences of lessons, which maintain pace, motivation and challenge.
• Make effective use of assessment information on students’ attainment and progress and in planning future lessons.
•
Ensure effective teaching of small classes, groups and individuals, establishing high expectations of behaviour and attainment, so that
learning objectives are met.
• Monitor and intervene when teaching to ensure a safe environment in which students feel confident and safe.
•
•
•
•
Use a variety of teaching and learning styles to keep all students engaged, including those referenced in a student’s EHCP and utilising
wave 1 interventions to enable all students to access their learning.
Be familiar with the Code of Practice and identification, assessment and support of students with special educational needs.
Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting and Accountability
Assess and record each student’s progress systematically with reference to the school’s current practice, including the social progress of
each student and use the results to inform planning
• Mark and monitor classwork and study work, providing constructive feedback and setting targets for future progress
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Provide reports on individual progress to the Associate Leadership Team, Local Authorities and parents as required
Complete timely reporting as and when required on Schoolpod, as required by school policy
Other Professional Requirements
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, other agencies and parents
Participate as required in meetings with professional colleagues, other agencies and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities
of the post
Be aware of the need to take responsibility for your own continued professional development
Attend staff training sessions as and when required
All staff are expected to make sure that all the young people and colleagues have equal opportunities, to acknowledge their individual
differences and uphold their rights and responsibilities as set out in law and by Breckenbrough policies.
All staff should make suggestions on how the school can be developed, give ideas for new initiatives and contribute to the development
and improvement of the school.
All staff should be open to change and personal growth, to learn from mistakes, to instruct from knowledge and experience and to give
and receive constructive criticism in good faith.
To undertake, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and
its objectives, as requested by the Headteacher.
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This job is in regulated activity with vulnerable children and adults – Breckenbrough School has a duty to safeguard both its students and staff.
Job title:
BWC Teacher
Person Specification
Qualifications
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Qualified Teacher Status or Recognised Teaching Qualification
Educated to Degree level in one of the disciplines
Educated to “A” level standard or above
GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics
Accredited to NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Care
Experience
6.
7.
8.
9.
Success at working with children (formally or informally)
Success at working with children with complex needs
Success at working with alternative provisions
Using software applications
10.
Developing and delivering high quality educational experiences
Knowledge
11.
Awareness of Quaker philosophy and ethos
12.
Awareness of conflict resolution
Understanding of Autism, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, PDA and other complex
needs
Working knowledge of School Management software
Working knowledge of common user applications: Microsoft Office for example
13.
14.
15.
Skills
16.
The ability to solve problems
17.
Resilience
18.
Willingness and adaptability
19.
Drive for Results
20.
Team work and influencing skills
21.
Reflective
22.
Developing others and supporting professional growth
Essential
Desirable
Not
required
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23.
Personal Effectiveness
24.
Self-motivated including professional development
25.
Articulate
26.
Literate and numerate
27.
Resolving difficulties without conflict
28.
Accurate and methodical
29.
Growth mindset
I understand and accept the job description as set out above:
Employee’s signature:
Date:
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BRECKENBROUGH SCHOOL LIMITED
2,787 per year
Breckenbrough Woodland Centre
Full-time
10th December 2026
Breckenbrough Woodand Centre – Alternative Provision Teacher (Full time) Start Date: April 2026 Pay: MPS + SEN Allowance (£2787 p.a.) Are you motivated to work in a provision that really is more than a school where the vision is to improve the quality of life for all students? Are you enthused by the prospect of supporting an ethos where the holistic needs of every student are prioritised and where we strive to see the good in everyone? We are looking for enthusiastic and highly skilled applicants with experience of either special, mainstream or alternative provision settings, with the ability to deliver high calibre learning experiences in our brand new satellite provision. This post will be based full time at Breckenbrough Woodland Centre, Skutterskelfe, TS15 0JR. Breckenbrough School caters for boys aged 9 to 19, who are primarily diagnosed with Autism, PDA, ADHD, and other complex needs. As a school with a Quaker ethos, we pride ourselves on our shared values of equality, respect, tolerance, honesty, forgiveness, and conflict resolution, as we strive to attain the best outcomes possible for all our students. Breckenbrough Woodland Centre will provide alternative provision for both Breckenbrough and non-Breckenbrough students, within a safe, nurturing, inclusive and inspiring woodland-based learning environment. The aim of the provision is to achieve positive engagement in education, development of wider employability skills and positive and sustainable progression pathways. If you have a genuine love of learning and an appreciation of how a nurturing and caring environment can support all children to grow into happy, healthy, and successful individuals, you will make a great addition to our team. Breckenbrough Woodland Centre is the right school for you if: • You are committed to putting the individual needs of the students first • You are prepared to work flexibly in a vibrant, caring, and supportive environment, with students who really appreciate the work that staff do • You can deliver challenging and highly engaging learning experiences and are driven to maintain our outstanding outcomes for all students • You enjoy working with a positive and established staff team • You have a knowledge of successful strategies and/or the motivation to develop these in meeting the needs of young people with Autism or other complex needs including trauma, school avoidance. • You have an understanding of barriers to learning and have a drive to support young people in overcoming them In return, we will offer you: • An incredibly happy working environment with a staff team who are extremely supportive • A leadership team who are hands-on and accessible every single day • Continuous CPD and opportunities for professional and personal growth • An exceptional ethos of care for students, staff, and families • Pay parity offered for similar position and responsibilities • An offer to join Teacher Pension Scheme with employers' contribution • Complimentary refreshments throughout the day • Cycle to work and Tech schemes • 38 week term dates Breckenbrough Woodand Centre – Alternative Provision Teacher (Full time) Breckenbrough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, occupational health assessments, vetting and enhanced DBS check. The school has an induction programme and a genuine ongoing commitment of staff professional development. A 12-month probationary period will apply. For an application pack please visit the jobs section of our website www.breckenbrough.org.uk Closing date for applications: Noon on Wednesday 10th December. Interviews: Monday 15th December. Please note – Interview day will be both at Breckenbrough School, Sandhutton and then Woodland Centre, Skutterskelfe.