Behaviour Support Practitioner; Inscape School

Position: Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Inscape House School)
Location: Cheadle

# Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Inscape House School)## 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
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* Location:

** Inscape House School, Cheadle  
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* Contract:

** 12 Month Maternity Cover, Fixed Term  
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* 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…