At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support staff in creating positive environments for children with complex needs.
- Company: Witherslack Group, dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Up to £39,862 salary, 10 weeks holiday, medical cover, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team in a brand new state-of-the-art school opening in 2026.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Minimum three years' experience in Special Educational Needs and relevant qualifications.
For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. As a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead, you will focus on supporting staff teams to create capable environments where our young people can thrive. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.
As a PBS lead, you will be assisting with the development, organisation, and delivery of a high-quality Positive Behaviour Support approach allowing children to develop the skills they need to enjoy the best quality of life possible. Co-production will be a key part of your role, working in partnership with children and their families to identify any individual support needs, challenges impacting on their quality of life and develop effective individualised plans.
As a practice leader, you will ensure our staff teams benefit from the delivery of person-centred PBS training, the role modelling of good practice and coaching relating to individualised plans.
Opening in September 2026, Turner Court is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art Primary school. The school will cater for up to 50 pupils with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Bristol and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.
For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:
- Salary: Up to £39,862 (Dependent upon experience)
- Training: A full induction and on-the-job training
- Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 10 weeks of annual leave (Please note, you will be required to take these in line with school holidays)
- Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer the opportunity to complete continued professional development through our annual performance review process.
- Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance.
- Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.
- Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician's or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts.
- Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
- Recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.
- Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%.
Our young people have very diverse backgrounds and all have different needs. Our workforce reflects diversity so our teams can engage, encourage, and inspire them to be themselves.
We are looking for:
- A minimum of three years’ experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs.
- A relevant qualification (SEN/Health).
PBS Lead employer: Witherslack Group
Witherslack Group is an exceptional employer located in Wythenshawe, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for professionals passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries and extensive training opportunities, ensuring that our employees can grow both personally and professionally while celebrating the small victories of our students together.
