Sutton (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
£31,399.12
Role Details
Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.
Cognus is about education - we exist to support schools, families, and children/young people to access, enjoy and thrive in educational settings in school and in the community. The Cognus Paving the Way service is a multi-disciplinary team that provides a wide range of support for children and young people with a range of difficulties.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Behaviour Specialist to work within the team. The role will involve providing support and advice to children and young people experiencing difficulties such as behavioural/emotional regulation, social communication, attention and concentration, anxiety, and low mood. You'll provide support and advice to parents, carers and schools and will be working in a variety of settings including schools, at family homes and in the community.
You will need to be passionate about helping children and families and able to assess needs and develop support plans to help them overcome the difficulties they are having. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, is organised, child and family centred, and has a good understanding and experience of multi-agency working.
The Behaviour Specialist will be expected to be a role model for the professional behaviours outlined in the company Code of Conduct and to demonstrate Cognus' Mission and Values.
You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:
i) Starting salary at £31,399.12 per annum (Cognus Band 2)
ii) Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions
iii) 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
iv) Regular manager support and supervision
v) Hybrid and flexible working
vi) Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme,
Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans
Registered in England and Wales No: 10276456. Registered office: Cantium House. Railway Approach, Wallington SM6 0DZ
vii) Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
viii) Cognus Coaching Programmes
ix) An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues
If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed Cognus application form, downloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-applicationform/.
In your application include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification and noting any relevant experience. The deadline for receipt is midnight on Sunday 23rd February 2025. Candidates are requested to be available for interview on 6th March 2025.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Joanna Dalzell, Inclusion Manager, on 020 4570 9272 or joanna.dalzell@cognus.org.uk.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child d protection procedures adopted by the Company and Sutton's Local Safeguarding Partnership.
Job Profile
PTW-Behaviour-Specialist-JD-Jan-2025.pdf - 265KB Opens in a new window
Additional Document
Cognus-Application-Form (5).docx - 95KB Opens in a new window
Converted File Cognus-Application-Form (5).docx.pdf - 107KB Opens in a new window
Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.
Cognus is about education - we exist to support schools, families, and children/young people to access, enjoy and thrive in educational settings in school and in the community. The Cognus Paving the Way service is a multi-disciplinary team that provides a wide range of support for children and young people with a range of difficulties.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Behaviour Specialist to work within the team. The role will involve providing support and advice to children and young people experiencing difficulties such as behavioural/emotional regulation, social communication, attention and concentration, anxiety, and low mood. You'll provide support and advice to parents, carers and schools and will be working in a variety of settings including schools, at family homes and in the community.
You will need to be passionate about helping children and families and able to assess needs and develop support plans to help them overcome the difficulties they are having. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, is organised, child and family centred, and has a good understanding and experience of multi-agency working.
The Behaviour Specialist will be expected to be a role model for the professional behaviours outlined in the company Code of Conduct and to demonstrate Cognus' Mission and Values.
You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:
i) Starting salary at £31,399.12 per annum (Cognus Band 2)
ii) Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions
iii) 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
iv) Regular manager support and supervision
v) Hybrid and flexible working
vi) Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme,
Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans
Registered in England and Wales No: 10276456. Registered office: Cantium House. Railway Approach, Wallington SM6 0DZ
vii) Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
viii) Cognus Coaching Programmes
ix) An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues
If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed Cognus application form, downloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-applicationform/.
In your application include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification and noting any relevant experience. The deadline for receipt is midnight on Sunday 23rd February 2025. Candidates are requested to be available for interview on 6th March 2025.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Joanna Dalzell, Inclusion Manager, on 020 4570 9272 or joanna.dalzell@cognus.org.uk.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child d protection procedures adopted by the Company and Sutton's Local Safeguarding Partnership.
Job Profile
PTW-Behaviour-Specialist-JD-Jan-2025.pdf - 265KB Opens in a new window
Additional Document
Cognus-Application-Form (5).docx - 95KB Opens in a new window
Converted File Cognus-Application-Form (5).docx.pdf - 107KB Opens in a new window
Closing date: Sun 23/02/2025 at 22:55
Job reference: 3376