Education Behaviour Specialist: Transform Classrooms

Orbis Education and Care; Hay on Wye; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Supportive team

Permanent contract

Job summary

Orbis Education and Care in Powys is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Specialist to support schools across Powys. You will provide expert behavioural consultation, assessments, and training to help staff understand behaviour, develop Positive Behaviour Support plans, and create inclusive learning environments for children and young people.

The role is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, with a permanent contract and opportunities for ongoing professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Behaviour Analysis, or related discipline.
• Level 4 Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) qualification.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND and behavioural needs.
• Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and functional assessment approaches.
• Experience working within educational settings.
• 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

• Providing behavioural consultation and support to schools across Powys.
• Undertaking behavioural and functional assessments.
• Developing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and intervention strategies.
• Supporting schools to implement trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
• Delivering 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

Report-writing

Organisation

Education

Degree in Psychology, Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Behaviour Analysis, or related discipline

Level 4 Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) qualification

Job description

Orbis Education and Care in Powys is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Specialist to support schools across Powys. You will provide expert behavioural consultation, assessments, and training to help staff understand behaviour, develop Positive Behaviour Support plans, and create inclusive learning environments for children and young people.

The role is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, with a permanent contract and opportunities for ongoing professional development and supervision.