Secondary School Support Worker

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Desborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time long-term opportunities

Temp-to-perm options

CPD and professional development

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Secondary School Support Worker to join a welcoming school in Kettering, Northamptonshire. This full-time long-term opportunity focuses on supporting students with learning, social and emotional needs.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help students overcome barriers to learning, and collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work, mental health, SEN/SEND, behaviour support, youth work or care.
• Patient, resilient and confident supporting young people with a range of needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students.
• Support students with additional learning, social and emotional needs.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Support students who may struggle with behaviour, confidence or emotional regulation.
• Build positive relationships with young people and encourage independence.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams.

Skills

Support work experience

Mental health awareness

SEN/SEND experience

Behaviour support

Youth work

Care background

Job description

Secondary School Support Worker - Kettering

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Contract: Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Are You Passionate About Supporting Young People?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a Secondary School Support Worker to join a welcoming secondary school in the Kettering area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a positive difference to their education, confidence and emotional wellbeing.

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in support work, mental health, SEN/SEND, behaviour support, youth work or care, who are looking to transfer their skills into a school environment.

You don't necessarily need previous school experience, but you will need to be patient, resilient and confident supporting young people with a range of needs.

The Role

As a Secondary School Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students
• Supporting young people with additional learning, social and emotional needs
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting students who may struggle with behaviour, confidence or emotional regulation
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Encouraging independence, resilience and engagement with education
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Supporting students within lessons and during targeted interventions
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams
• Helping to create a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment

Who Are We Looking For?

We would love to hear from candidates who have experience in any of the following areas:

• Support Worker or Care Worker roles
• Mental Health Support
• SEN/SEND or SEMH settings
• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles
• Youth Work or Mentoring
• Children's Residential Care
• Behaviour Support
• Pastoral Support
• Social Care
• Psychology or Counselling backgrounds

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals
• Have a good understanding of emotional wellbeing and additional support needs
• Be calm, patient and resilient when dealing with challenging situations
• Be confident building relationships and maintaining clear boundaries
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be reliable, enthusiastic and committed to supporting young people
• Be available for full-time work in Kettering

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rate dependent on experience
• Full-time, long-term opportunities
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunities
• Dedicated support from your Tradewind consultant
• Access to free CPD and professional development
• Free access to The National College after your first day worked
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within secondary education
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

Interested in Applying?

If you have experience supporting young people or vulnerable individuals and would love the opportunity to work within a secondary school, we would love to hear from you!

Whether you're an experienced School Support Worker or someone looking to move into education from a care, mental health or youth work background, this could be a great next step in your career.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.