Student Support Officer - Kettering Start Date: ASAP or September 2026 | Full-Time | Ideally Permanent (Contract or Long-Term Considered) Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed both academically and personally? Do you have the skills to help students overcome challenges and re-engage with their learning? We are working with a number of secondary schools in Kettering who are looking to appoint a committed Student Support Officer to join their pastoral teams either immediately or from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals with experience in youth work, mentoring, behaviour support, or pastoral care who are keen to make a real difference in a school setting. What You'll Be Doing: Providing 1:1 and small group support for students facing behavioural, emotional, or attendance challenges Working alongside pastoral leaders, teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to implement targeted support strategies Building strong, positive relationships with students to promote confidence, resilience, and engagement Supporting behaviour management across the school, including restorative approaches Monitoring attendance and punctuality, working with families to improve outcomes Contributing to safeguarding processes and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment What We're Looking For: Experience working with young people in a school, youth, or support-based role A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting students with additional needs Strong communication skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations An understanding of behaviour support, safeguarding, or pastoral care within education The ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider support team Relevant qualifications (e.g. youth work, counselling, or behaviour support) are advantageous but not essential What You'll Receive: A full-time role where you can make a genuine impact on students' lives Competitive pay with a strong possibility of a permanent position Access to CPD and training through The National College A supportive and inclusive school environment with experienced leadership teams Opportunities to work closely with pastoral, safeguarding, and inclusion teams Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant If you're ready to support young people in overcoming barriers and achieving their potential, apply today to learn more about Student Support Officer opportunities in Kettering starting ASAP or September 2026.