Young Peoples Sports Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Bridgend is seeking a Sports Mentor to support students aged 11-18, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This role involves using sports to build relationships and promote personal growth in a specialist school environment. Candidates should have experience in coaching, youth work, and a passion for helping students succeed. The position offers competitive pay, consistent weekday hours, and the opportunity for professional support.

Benefits

Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour

Consistent weekday hours

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people who present challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient, and positive attitude.
• Passion for helping students reach their potential through active engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support young people on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Use sports to foster trust, confidence, and communication.
• Promote participation and engagement during lessons and free time.

Skills

coaching

youth work

sports leadership

mentoring

Job description

Location: Bridgend, CF32
Pay: £13.75 per hour (equivalent to £89.38 per day)
Schedule: Monday to Friday | Term-Time Only | Full-Time Hours

Do you have a passion for sports and a desire to make a lasting impact on young people's lives?
We're seeking a dedicated Sports Mentor to support students aged 11-18 in a specialist school in Bridgend. This school caters to pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), social, emotional and behavioural needs, and additional learning challenges.

You'll use sports and physical activity as a positive tool to build relationships, encourage teamwork, and support personal growth. Whether it's break-time football or structured PE sessions, your energy and encouragement will play a key role in each student's development.

• Supporting young people on a 1:1 or small group basis

• Using sports to foster trust, confidence, and communication

• Providing consistent emotional and behavioural support

• Promoting participation and engagement during lessons and free time

• Assisting teachers and support staff to create a safe and inclusive environment

• Experience in coaching, youth work, sports leadership, or mentoring

• A calm, patient, and positive attitude

• Confidence working with young people who present challenging behaviour

• A passion for helping students reach their potential through active engagement

• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Registered (or willing to register) with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

• £13.75 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE

• Consistent weekday hours - no evenings or weekends

• A dedicated consultant to support your journey

• Access to long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities