Behaviour Support Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £19,689–£20,647 p.a.

Generous pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Term-time only

Job summary

The Trinity Catholic School in Nottingham is seeking a part-time Pastoral Support Worker to assist with daily pastoral duties under the Inclusion Coordinator and Mental Health Lead. You will deliver interventions for students with social, emotional, behaviour and/or mental health needs, developing tailored programmes and mentoring relationships.

Working 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, you will collaborate with school leaders and external agencies to support student wellbeing and academic

Qualifications

• Assist with day-to-day pastoral support for identified students.
• Design and deliver tailored support programmes to improve behaviour and engagement.
• Coordinate with external agencies and families to address individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Foster 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 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 students at key stages in their educational journey.
• Maintain accurate records, including safeguarding-related actions, and uphold confidentiality in all interactions.

Skills

Pastoral support

Mentoring

Safeguarding

Record-keeping

Tools

DBS check

Job description

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.

This is a permanent part time role. You will be working 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

About us

The Trinity Catholic School is a secondary school and is located in Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school. We are a fantastic place to work and aim to develop our young people spiritually, socially and academically with Christ at the centre of our work.

Our school motto, ’Ad Dei Gloriam’ meaning what we do we offer to the glory of God, underpins the ethos of the 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:

• 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 £19,689 - £20,647 per 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.
  • 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: 5 October 2026 at 9.00am Interview Date: to be confirmed

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 our 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.