Young person mentor

Young person mentor

Join a Rewarding Career Supporting Young People with Additional Needs – Sports Enthusiasts Welcome!

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives?
Do you have a background in sports and want to apply your skills in a school environment?
Are you seeking full-time, weekday work with NO weekends? Then we want YOU!

Teaching Personnel is in partnership with a local school in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, specializing in supporting young people with additional learning needs (ALN). This school aims to enhance communication, teamwork, and overall personal development through the power of sports and team-building activities during breaks and lunchtimes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage students in sports and team-building activities that improve social and communication skills.
• Support young people in becoming independent and prepared for their future.
• Work with students across different age groups (3-19 years) in a safe, supportive environment.
• Help students with managing behavioural challenges, whether volatile or emotional.

What We’re Looking For:

• A sporty background with a passion for keeping young people active and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• A commitment to supporting young people in their journey towards independence.
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a special needs education setting.
• Experience or willingness to work with children with additional learning needs (ALN).
• Ability to manage behavioural challenges compassionately and effectively.
• A positive attitude, a proactive approach, and a desire to grow professionally.
• Long-term commitment to the role.

Why Choose This Role?

• Location: Based in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Specialized support: Work with trained staff in a school designed for students with additional learning needs.
• Career growth: Gain valuable experience in the special educational needs (SEN) sector.
• No weekends: Enjoy a work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours (8:30 am - 3:30 pm).
• Competitive Pay: £13.75 per hour, or £89.83 per day, paid weekly with no additional charges.

• Contract Type: Temporary, with flexibility to extend and grow in the role.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now by attaching your CV, and we’ll get in touch within 48 hours!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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