Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Inscape House School)

Together Trust Centre; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to work at Inscape House School in Cheadle. This role involves developing tailored behaviour support plans for young people with complex needs and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold a relevant professional qualification and have experience with children facing challenges. The position promises a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including generous leave, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support including yoga sessions

Qualifications

• 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 & challenging behaviours.
• Understanding of Ofsted.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, values-driven PBS support across the school.
• Carry out functional behavioural assessments to understand individual needs.
• Develop behaviour support plans informed by assessments.
• Provide practice leadership and support to staff teams.

Skills

Experience with children with complex needs

Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support

Understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in PBS or related field

Job description

# Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Inscape House School)## Job IntroductionTogether 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, you’ll 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, Cheadle **Contract:** 12 Month Maternity Cover, Fixed Term **Hours:** 37.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year **Salary:** 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.Find out more — watch our short video to **see what it’s like to work with us:****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 people’s 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 & challenging behaviours* 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**Benefits*** **Annual Leave** 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years* **Generous pension scheme and 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 **enhanced**maternity, 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 **Wellbeing**across 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 2026 Interviews: 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*### Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Inscape House School)* **Salary** £26,520.00* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** togethertrust/TP/665/346* **Contract Type** Fixed Term Contract* **Closing Date** 13 January, 2026* **Job Category** Positive Behaviours Support (PBS)* **Location** Inscape House School, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 09 December, 2025