Behaviour Support Worker at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

10 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SJHCVA/93752

Location

Abbot Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HX

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£22,415.51 - £23,506.58 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 22nd Mar, 2026

Start Date

13/4/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Behaviour Support Worker

Hours: 37 Hrs over 39 weeks per year

Basis: Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Salary: Band 3 SCP (6 - 9) - £25,989 - £27,254

Actual Salary: £22,415.51 - £23,506.58

You will be responsible for:

Support with front line 'On Call' behaviour
Assist with removal of students from lessons on request from teacher staff
Assist with the investigation and recording of behavioural incidents
Assist with liaising with staff and Key Stage Leaders with regards to behavioural incidents
Assist with the issue and administration of detentions in line with the Academy’s Behaviour Policy
Ensure upkeep of accurate behaviour records and files

What are we looking for?

If you are an enthusiastic and supportive Teaching Assistant who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will adapt their approach to meet the needs of all pupils.

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.

A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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