Behaviour Mentor with a Sporting Background

Behaviour Mentor with a Sporting Background (for SEN School)
Cardiff
Pay £12.90 per hour £83.85 per day

About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have a background in sports and a desire to inspire students through physical activity and positive engagement? If so, we want to hear from you!

A leading SEN school in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor with a strong sporting background to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and rewarding environment where you can use your skills to help students overcome behavioural challenges and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use sports and physical activities to engage students and promote positive behaviour.
• Provide one-on-one and small group mentoring to students with additional needs.
• Support students with behavioural challenges, helping them to develop resilience and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create tailored behaviour support plans.
• Act as a role model, promoting teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.

About You:

• Experience working with young people, ideally in an SEN or educational setting.
• A strong background in sports coaching, physical education, or related fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting students.
• An understanding of behaviour management strategies (training will be provided if needed).

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant experience in sports coaching or education.
• A passion for working with young people and making a positive impact.
• A valid enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one through the agency).
• Registration to the EWC (Education Workforce Council)

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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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