Graduate student support officer

Job Description

Student Support Officer - CorbyStart Date: September 2026 | Contract: Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm OpportunityPay: £95-£100 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience before progressing into teacher training?Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming secondary school in Corby that is seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer to join their pastoral team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a future career in teaching and looking to gain meaningful experience within a secondary school before progressing onto a PGCE, SCITT, School Direct, or other teacher training pathway.

As a Student Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom, helping them overcome social, emotional, behavioural, and attendance-related barriers to learning. Working closely with pastoral leaders, teaching staff, and senior leaders, you will gain valuable insight into school life while developing the skills needed for a successful career in education.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting students with emotional, behavioural, attendance, or wellbeing challenges on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Building positive and trusting relationships that encourage engagement, resilience, and self-confidence
• Working alongside pastoral leaders, teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to implement targeted interventions
• Supporting behaviour management and restorative approaches across the school
• Monitoring attendance and punctuality and supporting strategies to improve engagement
• Liaising with parents and carers where appropriate to support positive outcomes
• Contributing to safeguarding procedures and promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in any subject area (essential)
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education
• Experience working with young people through mentoring, tutoring, coaching, youth work, volunteering, or similar settings
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, empathetic, and professional approach when supporting students
• The ability to remain resilient and adaptable in a busy school environment

What You'll Receive:

• A full-time role with a clear temp-to-perm pathway
• Competitive daily rates of £95-£100 with weekly pay
• Valuable school-based experience to strengthen future teacher training applications
• Exposure to pastoral, safeguarding, behaviour, and classroom support responsibilities
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development through The National College
• Dedicated support from an experienced Tradewind Recruitment consultant

A Pathway into Teaching

This role has been designed for graduates who are considering a career in education and want to develop their experience before undertaking formal teacher training. You will gain first-hand experience of working with young people, supporting learning, and contributing to whole-school pastoral provision, providing an excellent foundation for future PGCE, SCITT, or salaried teacher training applications.

If you're a graduate looking to take the first step towards a career in teaching while making a genuine difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Student Support Officer opportunity in Corby starting September 2026.