Student Support Officer

Contract Type:
Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date:

09/03/2026 (or ASAP)

Location:

Dacorum, Hertfordshire, London, UK
Salary: £25,380 – £27,546 per annum

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

About the Role

Teach-Now is recruiting for a Student Support Officer to join a supportive secondary school in Dacorum.

This rewarding role focuses on providing targeted pastoral and mentoring support to students across KS3–KS5, particularly those who may be vulnerable, disengaged, or facing social, emotional, or behavioural barriers to learning. You will build trusted relationships, promote positive behaviour, and support students’ personal and academic development.

We are looking for someone organised, adaptable, and proactive, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and strong interpersonal skills. No two days are the same, so flexibility and resilience are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring support

• Supporting students with SEMH and behavioural needs

• Promoting positive behaviour, attendance, and engagement

• Monitoring and recording student progress and wellbeing

• Working closely with teaching staff, SEND teams, and parents/carers

• Contributing to safeguarding and early intervention processes

Requirements

• Experience working with secondary-aged students

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH or additional needs

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

• Right to work in the UK

The School Can

Offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment

• A strong and collaborative pastoral team

• Well-resourced facilities with continued investment

• Opportunities for professional development

• A positive and diverse school community

• A convenient location with excellent transport links across Hertfordshire, Beds, Bucks and North/West London

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance