SEMH Student Support Officer

SEMH Student Support Officer

Corby, Northamptonshire Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a compassionate and resilient SEMH Student Support Officer to join a specialist school in the Corby area.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and helping students overcome the barriers that may be affecting their education, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work closely with students who may require additional pastoral and emotional support, providing a consistent and trusted presence throughout the school day.

The Role

As an SEMH Student Support Officer, you will play an important role in supporting students both personally and educationally.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing one-to-one and small-group support to students

Building positive and trusting relationships with young people

Supporting students with a range of SEMH and additional needs

Helping students manage their emotions and develop positive coping strategies

Supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour

Helping students re-engage with learning following difficult situations

Providing pastoral and wellbeing support throughout the school day

Supporting students with confidence, resilience and self-esteem

Encouraging positive behaviour, attendance and engagement

Supporting students during periods of heightened emotion or anxiety

Delivering or assisting with targeted interventions and mentoring

Maintaining clear and consistent professional boundaries

Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams, SEN staff and other professionals

Monitoring student wellbeing and communicating relevant information to the wider team

Who Are We Looking For?

Previous experience supporting individuals with SEMH, SEN, mental health or behavioural needs would be highly beneficial.

Your experience could come from:

SEMH or specialist education

Pastoral support

Behaviour mentoring

Mental health support

Youth work

Teaching assistance

SEN/SEND support

Residential childcare

Social care

Family support

Mentoring

Counselling or psychology

School-based experience would be beneficial, but we would also welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable experience supporting vulnerable children, young people or adults.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about young people's mental health and wellbeing

Patient, empathetic and non-judgemental

Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations

Confident supporting behaviour and emotional regulation

Able to establish clear and consistent boundaries

A strong communicator and active listener

Confident building positive relationships with young people

Understanding of the different barriers students with SEMH needs may face

Reliable and consistent in their approach

Committed to helping young people achieve positive outcomes

This role could be particularly suitable for someone looking to develop their career within SEMH education, pastoral support, mental health, counselling, psychology or behaviour support.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Access to free CPD and professional development

Free access to The National College after your first day worked

Opportunities to develop specialist SEMH experience

Long-term and potential permanent opportunities

Ongoing career support and guidance

If you have experience supporting young people with mental health, behavioural or additional needs and want a role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

To apply, please send your CV to