Behaviour Specialist

Salary range: £40,182 - £42,060 London weighting pro rata

Contract:

36 Month Fixed Term
- End date 31st March 2029

Hours of work: 36 hours FTE 1.0. Term Time Working (39 weeks)

Location:

Brent Civic Centre as well as other locations as required

Join Brent’s dynamic SEND Outreach Service at an exciting time of transformation, as we bring to life the vision set out in the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan, including the innovative “Experts at Hand” approach.

We are seeking a committed and skilled Behaviour Specialist to support schools in promoting positive behaviour, strengthening inclusion and helping to prevent exclusion for children and young people. This is a rewarding and hands‑on role working across primary and secondary schools, as well as alternative provision settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of pupils and delivering targeted interventions to address behavioural, emotional and engagement needs
• Working closely with schools, families and multi‑agency partners to improve outcomes and promote inclusive practice
• Developing and implementing personalised support programmes for pupils at risk of exclusion
• Supporting reintegration into mainstream education from alternative provision or following periods of absence
• Providing one‑to‑one mentoring and support for vulnerable pupils
• Contributing to training and development for school staff to strengthen behaviour support strategies
• Monitoring pupil progress and evaluating the impact of interventions, maintaining accurate records and reports
• Providing flexible wraparound support for complex cases to ensure successful outcomes

We are looking for a resilient, empathetic and proactive practitioner with experience supporting children and young people with behavioural and emotional needs.

We require:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), alongside a strong understanding of child development and behaviour
• Have experience working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, including those at risk of exclusion
• Be confident working within schools and alongside a range of multi‑agency professionals
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and trusting relationships
• Have experience planning and delivering targeted interventions that support behaviour change and engagement
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations
• Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
• Be flexible, solution‑focused and able to work collaboratively as part of a wider team

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family‑friendly policies for parent, guardians and carers
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

Brent Council encourages applications from all sections of the community, aims to reflect this diversity in its workforce and welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including non‑visible disabilities and mental health conditions. We conduct enhanced DBS checks for posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

All applicants will be considered under equality, diversity and inclusion policy. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.