Sports Graduate - SEN Learning Mentor

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

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Sports Graduate to join a specialist SEMH school in Tewkesbury as a Learning Mentor. You will use sporting activities to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, aged 5 to 16.

The successful candidate will have a sporting background and either a Level 2/3 coaching qualification or a degree. Enthusiasm, energy and a collaborative approach are essential to help pupils stay engaged and reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Sporting background and coaching experience.
• Experience working with children is beneficial.
• Passion for using physical activity to support mental health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH needs.
• Encourage participation in sports and activities to boost self-esteem and teamwork.
• Support in and out of classroom to keep students engaged.

Skills

Sporting background

Enthusiastic

Team player

Engaging personality

Education

Degree in Sports/Coaching

Level 2/3 Sports Coaching

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 Tewkesbury 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: Tewkesbury

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.