Job Description

Support Workers - Step Into an Education Career
Opportunities Across Northampton Schools
Join Tradewind Recruitment Today

Are you a Support Worker looking for a meaningful change in direction? Do you enjoy empowering young people, building trust, and making a difference in someone's day? Your skills are highly valued in education, and Tradewind Recruitment is here to help you make a smooth and successful transition.

We are seeking motivated, caring and confident individuals to support pupils across Northampton in both mainstream and specialist school settings. Whether you have experience in care, residential support, mental health services, SEN support or youth work, your background provides an excellent foundation for working with children and young people in schools.

What you'll be doing:

  • Providing emotional, behavioural and learning support to pupils

  • Guiding students through challenges and celebrating progress

  • Building positive, stable relationships that help students thrive

  • Supporting teachers with classroom routines and lesson activities

  • Helping to create a safe, encouraging and inclusive environment

Why choose Tradewind:

  • Competitive pay and flexible working patterns

  • Temp-to-perm and long-term roles available for the right candidate

  • Access to high-quality CPD courses, including SEN and behaviour training

  • One-to-one support from a dedicated consultant

  • Opportunities to progress into HLTA, SEN specialist roles or teacher training

We're looking for people who:

  • Have a background in support, care, mental health, SEN, youth work or a similar field

  • Are calm, patient and able to form positive relationships

  • Can adapt to different needs, routines and school environments

  • Are enthusiastic about helping children succeed

  • Are willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check

If you're excited to explore a new, rewarding path in education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join Tradewind Recruitment and start your journey in Northampton's schools.