Brent Council
Behaviour Specialist
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Behaviour Specialist
Behaviour Specialist – SEND Outreach Service
Salary & Contract
- Salary range: £40,182 – £42,060 (with London weighting pro rata)
- Contract: 36 Month Fixed Term (end date: 31st March 2029)
- Hours: 36 hours FTE, Term-Time Working (39 weeks)
- Location: Brent Civic Centre, plus other locations as required
About the Role
"Change trajectories. Champion inclusion. Help every child stay connected to education."
Join Brent’s dynamic SEND Outreach Service at a pivotal moment in transformation, aligning with the [SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan](https://www.brent.gov.uk/lg_ IntegerCMS/وزیع/Sendi-Hub.aspx), including the innovative "Experts at Hand" approach.
This opportunity invites passionate, reflective professionals committed to:
- Co-production and early intervention
- Systemic change to strengthen inclusive practice
- Actively shaping support for children, young people, and families as valued partners.
You will play a vital role in overcoming barriers to learning, increasing engagement with education, and fostering long-term positive outcomes for pupils.
Key Responsibilities
As a Behaviour Specialist, you will:
- Manage a caseload of pupils and deliver targeted behavioural and emotional support interventions
- Collaborate with schools, families, and multi-agency partners to improve inclusive strategies
- Develop and implement personalised support programmes for pupils at risk of exclusion
- Support reintegration into mainstream education following absences or alternative provision
- Provide one-to-one mentoring for vulnerable pupils
- Contribute to training and professional development for school staff on behaviour support strategies
- Monitor progress, evaluate interventions, and maintain accurate records
- Offer flexible wraparound support for complex cases to ensure success
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Requirements: The Person We’re Looking For
We seek a resilient, empathetic, and proactive practitioner with:
- A relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in child development/behaviour, or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Proven experience working with SEBD (Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Difficulties), including at-risk-of-exclusion strategies
- Ability to work collaboratively within schools, communities, and across multi-agency partners
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building trusting relationships
- Expertise in planning and delivering targeted interventions to facilitate behaviour change and engagement
- A calming presence under pressure when handling challenging situations
- Strong organisational skills to manage diverse caseloads effectively
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and vulnerable children/young people’s welfare
- Flexibility, problem-solving ability, and ability to work collaboratively in a team
Above all, you must share a genuine passion for transforming children/young people’s lives through high-quality inclusive support.
Why Join Brent?
A Meaningful Impact
Strengthen your career within a forward-thinking local authority leading SEND reform. Your ideas can shape services and create lasting change for Brent’s children, young people, and families.
Employee Perks
At Brent, you’ll be valued and rewarded with:
- 33+ days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Excellent pension (LGPS with generous contributions)
- Hybrid/remote working options
- Family-friendly policies, including parental/carergiving support
- Employee Assistance Programme & health/wellbeing support (e.g., Eye Test Benefits)
- Financial support (education sessions, childcare deposit loans, season ticket loans)
- Travel advantages (affordable onsite parking & a Cycle to Work scheme)
- Career development with learning & growth opportunities
- My Brent Rewards (exclusive discounts on shopping, transport, leisure, etc.)
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Application Process
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Upload both:
- A CV
- A supporting statement proving how you meet the key criteria outlined in the Application Guidance (available above).
Note: CVs alone will not be considered. Addressing criteria holistically is a must for shortlisting.
Diversity & Inclusion
Brent values community representation and encourages applicants to self-identify in the diversity survey section of their application.
Safeguarding Commitment
- All roles have Enhanced DBS checks & related clearances.
- Brent is disability-confident and will interview any disabled applicant meeting the essential criteria.
Reasonable adjustments? Please contact: recruitment@brent.gov.uk early.
Closing Date
Sunday, 5th July 2025 at 23:59
About Brent
Brutal landmarks like Wembley Stadium meeting eclectic inner/London urban contrasts, Brent’s diverse fabric fuels growth and innovation:
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