Job Description

Behaviour Support Officer - Corby

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Behaviour Support Officer - Corby

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Officer to join a supportive secondary school in the Corby area. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours, and achieve success both academically and personally.

As a Behaviour Support Officer, you will work closely with students, teaching staff, parents, and pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour, improve engagement, and support pupils who require additional guidance throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support students in managing their behaviour and maintaining positive engagement in learning.

  • Build strong relationships with pupils to encourage personal growth, resilience, and self-regulation.

  • Work with students on a one-to-one and small-group basis to address behavioural and emotional needs.

  • Implement behaviour support strategies and interventions in line with school policies.

  • Monitor behaviour, attendance, and punctuality, maintaining accurate records where required.

  • Support teachers in creating a positive and productive learning environment.

  • Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to support student progress and wellbeing.

  • Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and positive behaviour throughout the school community.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience working with young people in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care, or support settings.

  • Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach to challenging situations.

  • A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.

  • An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • Access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.

  • Free safeguarding and school-based training.

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

  • Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and temp-to-perm positions.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people and helping students thrive within education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment to be considered for this Behaviour Support Officer position in Corby.