Powys Educational Behaviour Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Stable year-round contract

Supportive team

Job summary

Orbis Education And Care is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Specialist to support schools across Powys. You will provide expert behavioural consultation, coaching, assessment, and training to staff, helping them understand the function of behaviour and implement positive support strategies within inclusive learning environments.

This full-time, permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week, a stable year-round contract, and ongoing professional development.

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 report-writing and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Powys.
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

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.

Education

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

Level 4 Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) qualification

Job description

Orbis Education And Care is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Specialist to support schools across Powys. You will provide expert behavioural consultation, coaching, assessment, and training to staff, helping them understand the function of behaviour and implement positive support strategies within inclusive learning environments.

This full-time, permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week, a stable year-round contract, and ongoing professional development.