Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a compassionate and resilient SEMH Student Support Officer to join a specialist school in the Corby area.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and helping students overcome the barriers that may be affecting their education, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
The successful candidate will work closely with students who may require additional pastoral and emotional support, providing a consistent and trusted presence throughout the school day.
The Role
As an SEMH Student Support Officer, you will play an important role in supporting students both personally and educationally.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing one-to-one and small-group support to students
Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
Supporting students with a range of SEMH and additional needs
Helping students manage their emotions and develop positive coping strategies
Supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour
Helping students re-engage with learning following difficult situations
Providing pastoral and wellbeing support throughout the school day
Supporting students with confidence, resilience and self-esteem
Encouraging positive behaviour, attendance and engagement
Supporting students during periods of heightened emotion or anxiety
Delivering or assisting with targeted interventions and mentoring
Maintaining clear and consistent professional boundaries
Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams, SEN staff and other professionals
Monitoring student wellbeing and communicating relevant information to the wider team
Who Are We Looking For?
Previous experience supporting individuals with SEMH, SEN, mental health or behavioural needs would be highly beneficial.
Your experience could come from:
SEMH or specialist education
Pastoral support
Behaviour mentoring
Mental health support
Youth work
Teaching assistance
SEN/SEND support
Residential childcare
Social care
Family support
Mentoring
Counselling or psychology
School-based experience would be beneficial, but we would also welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable experience supporting vulnerable children, young people or adults.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about young people's mental health and wellbeing
Patient, empathetic and non-judgemental
Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
Confident supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
Able to establish clear and consistent boundaries
A strong communicator and active listener
Confident building positive relationships with young people
Understanding of the different barriers students with SEMH needs may face
Reliable and consistent in their approach
Committed to helping young people achieve positive outcomes
This role could be particularly suitable for someone looking to develop their career within SEMH education, pastoral support, mental health, counselling, psychology or behaviour support.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to free CPD and professional development
Free access to The National College after your first day worked
Opportunities to develop specialist SEMH experience
Long-term and potential permanent opportunities
Ongoing career support and guidance
If you have experience supporting young people with mental health, behavioural or additional needs and want a role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.
To apply, please send your CV to
Salary description
£92.56 - £95.00 per day