Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Student Support Officer - Make a Difference Every Day
Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Student Support Officer to join a welcoming secondary school in Corby. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people by providing pastoral, behavioural, and emotional support, helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
The Role
As a Student Support Officer, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, attendance, wellbeing, and engagement across the school. Working closely with students, families, teaching staff, and external agencies, you will help create a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing one-to-one and small group pastoral support to students
Supporting students with behavioural, emotional, and social needs
Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and student welfare
Building positive relationships with students and their families
Working alongside safeguarding and pastoral teams to support vulnerable learners
Assisting with behaviour management strategies and intervention programmes
Supporting students during unstructured times such as break and lunchtime
Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student support plans
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working with young people in a school, youth work, mentoring, or support setting
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Can build rapport quickly and establish positive professional relationships
Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and a proactive approach
Has strong organisational and record-keeping skills
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Experience in education, youth support, social care, pastoral care, or behaviour support would be highly advantageous.
What We Offer
By joining Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:
Competitive daily rates of pay
Access to over 2,500 CPD courses and professional development opportunities through The National College
A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
A straightforward and efficient registration process
The chance to work within a supportive and inclusive school community
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed both academically and personally, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this Student Support Officer position in Corby, submit your CV today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for further information.
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references
Salary description
£92.56 - £95.00 per day