Sports Graduate - SEN Learning Mentor

Academics; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Sports Graduate or Sports Coach to work as a Learning Mentor at a specialist school in Gloucester. You will help support pupils aged 5–16 through physical activity to improve mental health, self-esteem and wellbeing.

The role involves inspiring students with high anxiety and challenging behavior, using sport to keep them engaged, in and outside the classroom. A Level 2/3 or a Degree is preferred, and experience with children is a bonus.

Qualifications

• The candidate must come from a sporting background and be enthusiastic about youth work.
• Experience with children would be beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5 to 16 through physical activity to boost mental health and wellbeing.
• Help keep students engaged and motivated inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with behaviour management in a safe learning environment.

Skills

Sporting background

Experience with children

Education

Level 2/3 or Degree in Sports/Education

Job description

Sports Graduate - SEMH Learning Mentor

Are you a sporty individual?

Are you interested in working with children?

Do you want to help use physical activity to improve young people's mental health?

A fantastic specialist school in Gloucester that caters to pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs is looking for a Sports Graduate or Sports Coach to work as a Learning Mentor and help support their pupils through physical activity.

Role: SEN Learning Mentor

Start Date: ASAP Start

Pay rate: 85 to 110 per day

Location: Gloucester

Role details:

The school provides support to children aged 5 to 16 who have a range of learning and behaviour needs, alongside social, emotional and mental health challenges. The school have small class sizes and create a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour. So you need to be bubbly, enthusiastic and ready for a challenge!

As the students follow an alternative curriculum, the school have a big focus on use sporting activities to help build the pupils self-esteem, team work skills and wellbeing. Using your sporting background, you will help the students both in and outside the classroom to remain on task, engaged and help motivate them to reach their full potential.

The successful Learning Mentor will come from a sporting background, with either a Level 2/3 or Degree. Experience working with children would be beneficial, but personality and willingness to help others is most important! This is an excellent opportunity for a Sports Graduate interested in a career in youth work, sports coaching or mental health.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.