Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Inscape House School)

Together Trust; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting individuals in Cheadle is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner. In this inclusive role, you will develop behavior interventions and support young people with complex needs. Candidates should have a professional qualification in PBS or related fields and experience with children or young adults. The position offers a 12-month contract with a salary of £26,520.62 pro-rated, and benefits including enhanced leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Training and development opportunities

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs.
• Understanding of Ofsted and trauma-informed practice.
• Commitment to inclusive and responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality PBS support across the school.
• Carry out functional behavioural assessments.
• Develop behaviour support plans based on assessments.
• Provide leadership and support to staff for interventions.
• Evaluate PBS interventions through data analysis.

Skills

Improving outcomes for young people

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Professional qualification in PBS or a related field

Job description

About us

Together Trust is a charity that champions the rights, needs and ambitions of the people they support. They work across the North West of England, providing a range of services including education, residential care, fostering, and community support.

Job responsibilities

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.

Location: Inscape House School, Cheadle Contract: 12 Month Maternity Cover, Fixed Term 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.

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.
• Understanding of Ofsted, ACEs, Trauma‑Informed practice and PACE (or willingness to learn).
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to inclusive and responsive practice.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 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× 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.
• Well‑being initiatives across the organisation, including Mental Health First Aiders and free weekly yoga (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 welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio‑economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way, please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.