Sports and Learning Mentor

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un mentor sportif et éducatif dans une école de Manchester. Vous soutiendrez les élèves ayant des besoins particuliers en fournissant des interventions et des activités sportives tout en collaborant étroitement avec les enseignants.

Benefits

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Flexible working options

High quality CPD for all roles

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Expérience avec des élèves de 11-16 ans et des besoins supplémentaires.
• Connaissance du curriculum national/foundation stage.
• Compétences en mentoring et gestion de comportement appréciées.

Responsibilities

• Livrer des interventions ciblées pour soutenir l'engagement des étudiants.
• Participer à l'évaluation des élèves pour ceux nécessitant une aide supplémentaire.
• Aider les enseignants dans le développement de plans de soutien individuels.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Behaviour management strategies

Education

NQF Level 2 or higher

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required:Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2 or higher)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £25,584 - £27,269 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Sports and Learning Mentorto join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.

This is a Grade 4, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £22,005 and the full time equivalent is £25,584 per annum.

Main purpose of the job:

As a Sports and Learning mentor you will deliver interventions to groups and individuals across the school, working closely with teachers to address the needs of identified children with SEND, both inside and outside the classroom.

This will include working through sports and outdoor activities to provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver targeted support, including physical and outdoor activities, to support student engagement.
• Participate in the comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help.
• Assist teachers with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans.
• Under the direction of the teacher prepare the classroom or outside learning space for lessons as appropriate.
• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs, including assessment.
• Be aware of and appreciate a range of activities, courses, organisations, agencies and individuals to provide support for pupils to broaden and enrich their learning.

About the Candidate

We’re looking for:

• We are looking for applicants with experience working in 11-16 phase and supporting pupils with additional needs to provide pastoral and behaviour guidance and support.
• You will need to havegood working knowledge and understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes and barriers to learning, including behaviour management strategies.
• You will ideally haveexperience of providing mentoring support to young people andexcellent numeracy and literacy skills, qualified to level 2 or equivalent/higher.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aidin every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

To apply for this job role, please click the following link:https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=604&isPreview=Yes&advert=external&source=MCC

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.