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Positive Behaviour Support Specialist

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 41000.00 - 47000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate PBS Specialist to join our team and play a key role in supporting young people (YP) with complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering person-centred, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) interventions that improve quality of life, increase access to education, and promote future opportunities. As a PBS Specialist, you will provide specialist behavioural assessment and intervention support within your designated setting. Working closely with education teams, families, and multidisciplinary professionals, you will help young people better understand and manage behaviours of distress through proactive, therapeutic, and person-centred approaches.

Job Responsibility

  • Undertake functional behavioural assessments and develop effective PBS interventions and support programmes
  • Deliver, oversee, and review individualised multi-component PBS Plans
  • Work collaboratively with class teams to embed effective PBS practice across the setting
  • Train, coach, and motivate staff teams, parents, carers, and other professionals to confidently support children and young people with complex behavioural needs

Requirements

  • Experienced in Positive Behaviour Support and functional assessment approaches
  • Skilled in developing and implementing behaviour support plans
  • Confident in delivering training, coaching, and practical support to staff teams
  • Calm, resilient, and solution-focused in challenging situations
  • Committed to person-centred practice and improving quality of life outcomes

What we offer

  • Generous annual leave
  • Occupational health service
  • Travel season ticket
  • Bike loan
  • CPD
  • Pension scheme
  • Eye test vouchers

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