Job responsibilities
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same:To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, youll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner
Location: Inscape House School, CheadleContract: 12 Month Maternity Cover, Fixed TermHours: 37.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per yearSalary: Pro-rated starting salary £26,520.62 (FTE £29,108, with bi-annual increments)
We are looking for a committed and compassionate Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner to join our inclusive and multidisciplinary team at Inscape House School. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to school-wide Positive Behaviour Support, create meaningful behaviour interventions, and empower young people with complex needs, autism, learning disabilities, and behaviours that may challenge.
Responsibilities
- Work under the guidance of the PBS Team Lead to deliver high-quality, values-driven PBS support across the school.
- Carry out functional behavioural assessments to understand individual needs and strengths.
- Develop behaviour support plans informed by assessment and updated as new information emerges.
- Provide practice leadership and support to staff teams to implement evidence-based interventions.
- Contribute to risk assessments, data analysis, and evaluation of PBS interventions.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and external professionals to promote joined-up working.
- Support the design and delivery of in-house training around PBS, behaviour support, and young peoples needs.
About you
- Passionate about improving outcomes and quality of life for young people.
- A professional qualification in PBS or a related field (psychology, autism, counselling, education, health & social care).
- Experience working directly with children or young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, or Autism Spectrum Conditions.
- A professional qualification in PBS or a related field (psychology, autism, counselling, education, health & social care).
- Experience working directly with children or young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, or Autism Spectrum Conditions.
- Understanding of Ofsted, ACEs, Trauma-Informed practice, and PACE (or willingness to learn).
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension schemeand death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhancedmaternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeingacross the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 13th January 2026Interviews: Week commencing 19th January 2026
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you
