Curriculum Support Officer

Curriculum Support Officer - Secondary Schools, Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire Start Date: ASAP Contract Options: Full-Time | Permanent | Flexible / Part-Time

Are you looking to work in schools and make a real difference to students' learning?

Would you like to gain valuable hands-on experience in a secondary school while developing your skills in education, classroom support, and student progress?

A number of secondary schools in Northampton are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Curriculum Support Officers to join their teams as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates and individuals with experience supporting young people, including teaching assistants, cover supervisors, learning mentors, youth workers, pastoral staff, or school administrators, who are looking to develop a career in education.

The role combines classroom support with curriculum-focused responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and school leaders while gaining valuable experience of teaching, learning, and day-to-day school life.

Key Responsibilities

Assist teachers with the delivery of lessons across KS3 and KS4 Support students with their engagement, understanding, and progress during lessons Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required Prepare and organise lesson materials and curriculum resources Help monitor student progress and maintain accurate curriculum records Support classroom routines and promote positive behaviour and engagement Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and support staff Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Ideal Candidate

Experience working with children or young people in any setting A genuine interest in education and supporting young people Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships Organised, proactive, reliable, and professional Able to work effectively as part of a school team Flexible and adaptable in different classroom environments Interested in progressing into teaching, pastoral, or wider education support roles

Benefits

Immediate / ASAP start opportunities across Northampton secondary schools Long-term, full-time, permanent, and flexible positions available Competitive daily rates, paid weekly Free access to CPD and accredited training through The National College Training available in safeguarding, behaviour management, SEND, and more Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education consultants Valuable classroom and school-based experience Clear progression pathways into teaching, cover supervision, pastoral, and curriculum support rolesIf you're passionate about supporting young people and want to start working in education immediately, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain valuable school experience while making a genuine difference to students.

Apply today for Curriculum Support Officer opportunities in Northampton - ASAP starts available