Full job descriptionSecondary School Support Worker - KetteringLocation: 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 RoleAs 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.
Apply today or send your CV to Hannah at