Behaviour + Sport Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Swansea; On-site; GBP 3,777,000 - 5,110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Swansea is seeking a confident and energetic Behaviour & Sports Mentor to support pupils in Years 4 and 5. This full-time, term-time-only role pays £92.63 per day and runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:15pm.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups to help pupils manage emotions through sport and activity, acting as a positive role model and mentor while collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in sport coaching or mentoring roles.
• Ability to support pupils with emotional regulation and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Using sport and physical activity to aid emotional regulation.
• Delivering positive interventions outside the classroom when required.
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor.
• Working with teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent support.

Skills

Sports Coaching

Mentoring

Youth Work

Communication

Job description

Behaviour & Sports Mentor

Swansea

£92.63 per day

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:15pm

Full-Time | Term Time Only

Teaching Personnel

Make a Difference Through Sport

Are you passionate about sport, fitness, coaching or mentoring? Do you want a rewarding role where you can genuinely change the lives of young people every day?

Teaching Personnel is working with a supportive and inclusive primary school in Swansea seeking a confident, energetic and resilient Behaviour & Sports Mentor to support pupils in Years 4 and 5.

The school prides itself on creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child is valued, respected and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff work together to build positive relationships, develop self-confidence and help children overcome barriers to learning. The school believes that emotional wellbeing comes first, and that strong relationships, consistency and encouragement are key to success.

The Role

This is a highly rewarding position supporting pupils who can present behaviour and may struggle to regulate their emotions in a classroom environment.

You will work closely with individual pupils, helping them manage their emotions, build resilience and re-engage with learning through positive activities, particularly sport and physical exercise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Using sport, movement and physical activity to support emotional regulation
• Delivering positive interventions outside the classroom when required
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Building strong relationships based on trust and consistency
• Encouraging engagement in learning and classroom activities
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent support

Who Would Suit This Role?

This role is ideal for someone with a background or interest in:

• Sports Coaching
• Football Coaching
• Rugby Coaching
• Gym/Fitness Instruction
• Sports Science
• Physical Education
• Youth Work
• Mentoring
• Support Work
• Outdoor Education
• Psychology Graduates
• Teaching Graduates
• Aspiring Teachers

We are looking for individuals who are:

Energetic and enthusiastic

Resilient and confident

Passionate about helping young people succeed

Strong communicators

Able to remain calm under pressure

Naturally engaging and relationship-focused

Why Apply?

• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Monday-Friday schedule with weekends free
• Term-time only working pattern
• Excellent experience for anyone considering teaching, psychology, youth work or coaching careers
• Make a genuine impact on young people's development
• Ongoing support and training from Teaching Personnel
• Immediate start available

If you're someone who enjoys sport, thrives on building positive relationships and wants a career where every day is different, we'd love to hear from you.

All pay rates quoted will include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This position is subject to satisfactory referencing and an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.