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
- 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?
- 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
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.
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Secondary School Support Worker in Kettering employer: Tradewind Recruitment LTD.
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with additional needs. With competitive pay, flexible opportunities across Croydon, and access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values inclusivity and empowers you to thrive in your role as a SEND Teaching Assistant.
Contact Details:
Tradewind Recruitment LTD. Recruitment Team
