Behaviour Support Assistant

Do you have experience of working with 11-18 year olds?

Working with the Inclusion Coordinator, Mental Health Lead, SENCO and Heads of Year, you will assist with day to day pastoral support as a key worker for identified students. You will devise and deliver interventions to support students with social, emotional, behaviour and/or mental health needs.

We are a school that is built on relationships; we have the highest of expectations of students and care for them relentlessly in return. If you are passionate about the young people in our community and want to be a part of ensuring their bright futures, then we would really like to hear from you.

About us

The Trinity Catholic School is a secondary school and is located in Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

You will:

• Work 19.5 hours per week, 6.5 hours per day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on a term time only basis.
• Play a role in fostering students' well-being and academic success.
• Work closely with Head of Year, senior leader, and external agencies.
• Design and implement tailored support programmes to improve behaviour, attitudes, and engagement.
• Develop one-to-one mentoring relationships and group interventions to support students' learning and personal development.
• Coordinate with external agencies and families to address individual needs and enhance social and emotional well-being.
• Assist with the smooth transition of student at key stages in their educational journey.
• Maintain accurate records, including safeguarding-related actions, and uphold confidentiality in all interactions.

We offer:

• An actual salary of £11,447 - £12,004per annum (Band 3 Scale Point 6-9)
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Fantastic benefits:
• Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.
• Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
• Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
• A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
• Term time only working.

Closing Date: 18 July 2025 at 9.00am

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Start date: 1 September 2025

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact school office at 0115 929 6251 to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for out Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging.  We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.