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 in a specialist school. Your role will involve fostering trust and communication using sports, providing emotional support, and engaging with students to help them reach their potential. The position offers competitive pay of £13.75 per hour, consistent weekday hours, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives.

Benefits

Paid weekly via PAYE

Dedicated consultant support

Access to long-term opportunities

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Calm, patient, and positive attitude.
• Confidence working with young people who present challenging behaviour.
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Registered with the Education Workforce Council or willing to register.

Responsibilities

• Support young people on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Use sports to foster trust, confidence, and communication.
• Provide consistent emotional and behavioural support.
• Promote participation and engagement during lessons and free time.
• Assist teachers and support staff to create a safe environment.

Skills

Coaching

Youth work

Sports leadership

Mentoring

Job description

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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.

Your Role Will Include:

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

What We’re Looking For:

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)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

£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

Use our mobile app to manage your bookings and availability

Ready to inspire through sport and mentorship?
Apply today by submitting your CV. We’ll be in touch within three working days to discuss the next steps.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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