Behaviour Specialist for Schools – Powys (Full‑Time)

Orbis Education And Care; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time permanent contract

37.5 hours per week

Ongoing professional development

Clinical supervision

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Orbis Education And Care in Powys is seeking a Behaviour Specialist to provide expert behavioural consultation, coaching, assessment and training to schools across the region. The role focuses on Positive Behaviour Support, functional assessment and trauma-informed, neurodiversity‑affirming approaches, working with staff, families and multidisciplinary teams to improve pupil outcomes.

This is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) offering ongoing professional development and the

Qualifications

• Degree and PBS qualification required.
• Level 4 Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) qualification.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND and behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong report-writing and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Powys.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioural consultation and support to schools across Powys.
• Undertake behavioural and functional assessments.
• Develop Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and intervention strategies.
• Support schools to implement trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
• Deliver training on behaviour support, regulation, autism, ADHD, de-escalation, inclusion, and positive outcomes.
• Coaching teachers, teaching assistants, and school leaders to build sustainable practice.
• Supporting the reduction of exclusions, restrictive practices, and barriers to learning.
• Attending multidisciplinary meetings, reviews, and collaborative planning sessions.
• Analysing behavioural and wellbeing data to inform interventions.
• Producing professional reports, recommendations, and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Relationship-building

Report-writing

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Psychology/ Education/ Occupational Therapy/ SLT/ Behaviour Analysis

Job description

Orbis Education And Care in Powys is seeking a Behaviour Specialist to provide expert behavioural consultation, coaching, assessment and training to schools across the region. The role focuses on Positive Behaviour Support, functional assessment and trauma-informed, neurodiversity‑affirming approaches, working with staff, families and multidisciplinary teams to improve pupil outcomes.

This is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) offering ongoing professional development and the