Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Sport Mentor for an Alternative Provision in Blackpool, ENG. The role involves delivering sports sessions, supporting personal development, and collaborating with staff to assist students facing barriers to education. Ideal candidates will have experience in alternative education and strong mentoring skills. Competitive salary and a supportive working environment offered.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Ongoing training

Opportunities for impact

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in alternative or SEN settings.
• Strong behaviour management and mentoring skills.
• Sports coaching qualifications or relevant experience.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured sports and physical activity sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support personal development.
• Promote positive behaviour, teamwork, and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external agencies.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour and complex needs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Mentoring skills

Sports coaching qualifications

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Sport Mentor - Alternative Provision (Blackpool)
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-Time / Term-Time Only
Start Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025
Salary: .47 per day

Are you passionate about using sport to positively impact young people in alternative education settings?
We are seeking a motivated and resilient Sport Mentor to work within an Alternative Provision in Blackpool, supporting pupils who face barriers to mainstream education. This is a rewarding opportunity to help students re-engage with learning through physical activity and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured sports and physical activity sessions tailored to individual needs
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support personal development
• Promote positive behaviour, teamwork, and emotional wellbeing
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour and complex needs

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people in alternative or SEN settings (preferred)
• Strong behaviour management and mentoring skills
• Sports coaching qualifications or relevant experience
• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Term-time working pattern

Apply now to start your new role on 3rd November!

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a Mentor within Blackpool, or for more information about the role, contact Christina on (phone number removed) or (url removed)