Salary range: £40,182 - £42,060 London weighting pro rata
Contract: 36 Month Fixed Term- End date 31st March 2029
Hours of work: 36 hours FTE 1.0. Term Time Working (39 weeks)
Location: Brent Civic Centre as well as other locations as required
Behaviour Specialist – Change trajectories. Champion inclusion. Help every child stay connected to education.
Join Brent’s dynamic SEND Outreach Service at an exciting time of transformation, as we bring to life the vision set out in the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan, including the innovative “Experts at Hand” approach.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking team that places children, young people and their families at the heart of practice, working alongside them as valued partners in shaping inclusive, high‑quality support.
We are seeking passionate, reflective professionals who are committed to co‑production, early intervention and systemic change, and who are inspired by the opportunity to strengthen inclusive practice across settings. In Brent, you will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, strengthen engagement with education and achieve positive long-term outcomes.
Join Brent’s dynamic SEND Outreach Service at an exciting time of transformation, as we bring to life the vision set out in the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan, including the innovative “Experts at Hand” approach.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking team that places children, young people and their families at the heart of practice, working alongside them as valued partners in shaping inclusive, high‑quality support.
We are seeking passionate, reflective professionals who are committed to co‑production, early intervention and systemic change, and who are inspired by the opportunity to strengthen inclusive practice across settings.
In Brent, you will contribute to a collaborative outreach offer that helps schools build capacity, reduce exclusions and ensure more children can successfully access and engage in education.
The Role
We are seeking a committed and skilled Behaviour Specialist to support schools in promoting positive behaviour, strengthening inclusion and helping to prevent exclusion for children and young people.
This is a rewarding and hands-on role working across primary and secondary schools, as well as alternative provision settings. You will work directly with pupils experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD), delivering targeted interventions and support that help remove barriers to learning and improve engagement, attendance and outcomes.
You will play a key role in helping children and young people remain connected to education, supporting schools to create inclusive environments where every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a caseload of pupils and delivering targeted interventions to address behavioural, emotional and engagement needs
- Working closely with schools, families and multi-agency partners to improve outcomes and promote inclusive practice
- Developing and implementing personalised support programmes for pupils at risk of exclusion
- Supporting reintegration into mainstream education from alternative provision or following periods of absence
- Providing one-to-one mentoring and support for vulnerable pupils
- Contributing to training and development for school staff to strengthen behaviour support strategies
- Monitoring pupil progress and evaluating the impact of interventions, maintaining accurate records and reports
- Providing flexible wraparound support for complex cases to ensure successful outcomes
This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people, helping them overcome barriers, remain engaged in education and reach their full potential.
The Person
We are looking for a resilient, empathetic and proactive practitioner with experience supporting children and young people with behavioural and emotional needs.
You will:
- Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), alongside a strong understanding of child development and behaviour
- Have experience working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, including those at risk of exclusion
- Be confident working within schools and alongside a range of multi-agency professionals
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and trusting relationships
- Have experience planning and delivering targeted interventions that support behaviour change and engagement
- Be able to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations
- Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload
- Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
- Be flexible, solution-focused and able to work collaboratively as part of a wider team
Above all, you will be passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers, thrive in education and achieve positive long-term outcomes.
Why Join Brent?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority at the forefront of SEND reform. In Brent, you will be empowered to influence practice, shape services and drive meaningful change for children, young people and families across the borough.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and ambitious team that values innovation, partnership working and inclusive practice — where your expertise and ideas can make a genuine and lasting impact.
Why Work With Us?
We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:
- Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
- Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
- Health and wellbeing support , including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
- Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment
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Application Guidance
Along with your CV, you must provide a supporting statement clearly demonstrating how you meet the key criteria outlined in the Application Guidance below:
https://www.brent.gov.uk/-/media/files/brent-job-descriptions/2026/application-guidance-behaviour-specialist.pdf?rev=-1
We recommend using examples from your experience to evidence your knowledge, skills and achievements relevant to the role.
Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted and applications that do not sufficiently address the essential criteria may not be shortlisted.
If you are passionate about inclusive practice and want to be part of a forward-thinking local authority at the forefront of SEND reform and meaningful system-wide change, please apply now!
Closing date: Sunday 5th July at 23:59
About Brent
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
Additional Information
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. Along with your CV, you must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on in the Application Guidance which you can find below:
https://www.brent.gov.uk/-/media/files/brent-job-descriptions/2026/application-guidance-behaviour-specialist.pdf?rev=-1
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here .
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on
[email protected] .
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