Job Description

SEN Learning Support

Do you have a real desire to support individuals with Special Educational Needs in a positive and nurturing learning environment?

If you have an empathetic nature, nurturing personality, and a desire to work with children and young people with complex needs, then we are looking for you to join our learning support team. We are looking to appoint up to 2 fulltime roles.

Previous experience of working with individuals who have Autism would be beneficial to your application, along with a positive, calm, resilient, and flexible personality.

Breckenbrough is a non-maintained residential special school, which specialises in delivering a holistic curriculum with an absolute commitment to supporting students in progressing to be happy and healthy adults. The school provides both day places and weekly boarding over 38 weeks.

Job Requirements:

Strong communication skills, a positive and caring attitude, and a willingness to work as part of a committed team Someone with a confident understanding of and passion for working with young people A commitment to our students via a truly person-centred approach Supporting the students in getting their voice heard Enabling the students to learn, grow and develop to their full potential Being compassionate, caring, and respectful, treating everyone as an equal Supporting colleagues in your team in achieving the team's objectives Showing resilience when things get difficult, knowing that with your support amazing results are possible

Benefits offered to the staff team are:

Complimentary tea and coffee and a meal provided each day worked Free staff parking Ride to work cycle scheme 38-week term dates Full in-house training scheme, which provides statutory training in fire, first aid, safeguarding, positive handling and de-escalation, along with pertinent topics to assist with pupil engagement, intervention and SEN focus
Your starting salary will be point 8, which equates to 26,824 per annum as of 1 April 2025 working 32.5 hours per week. A 52-week contract which includes 38 weeks term time, 8 weeks holiday and 6 weeks non-contact time. This will be reviewed annually, and your salary will be paid directly into your Bank account.

Breckenbrough are dedicated to safeguarding and require all our staff to hold and Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. All staff are subject to a 12-month probationary period. Our policies can be found on the website below.

For further information and to request an application pack, please visit our website www.breckenbrough.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Tuesday 18th November 2025

Interviews will be held in school for shortlisted applicants

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,824.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

SEN: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/11/2025