Job Introduction
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, 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
