Sports Mentor

Derby, Derbyshire
Empowering Learning

Could you make a positive impact on young people’s lives?

Empowering Learning, are looking for a Sports Behaviour Mentor to work in a fantastic SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) setting situated in Derbyshire . Experience working in a school setting and experience with SEND pupils is favourable. Experience within the youth work or sports coaching sectors may also be considered.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people
• Be highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Have a desire to work with, inspire and support children
• Have an interest in supporting young people with a variety of SEND
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable not essential)
• Be able to supply school with teaching references
• Be a part of the school team taking part in the wider school environment
• Have an understanding of behavioural management

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting the behavioural and pastoral needs of young people
• Supporting the class teacher and other teaching assistants in the day to day running of the class
• Supporting children during lessons/school activities
• Supporting staff/children during lunch and break times
• Managing pupils personalised learning based on their individual need.
• Delivering 1:1 or small group activities
• Collecting evidence of children’s work to support their assessment
• Providing physical management and care of pupils

Benefits of working with Empowering Learning:

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns.
• CV writing support
• Fast, effective compliance service
• £150 for any successful referral of Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Access to training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.