Student Support & Sports Mentor

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3/3:30pm
Contract: Starts September 2026

⭐ About the Role

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Sports & Behaviour Support Mentor to support both mainstream classroom learning and the school’s Specialist Resource Base (SRB), working with pupils who have additional learning needs, at one of our partner secondary schools in the Newport area.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone resilient, patient, and motivated to make a real difference in young people’s lives. You’ll play a key role in supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or emotional needs, providing consistency, encouragement, and understanding to help them remain focused, engaged, and confident throughout the school day.

An interest in sport or physical activity is desirable, as this can be used as a positive tool to build relationships, encourage engagement, and promote emotional regulation. The role is primarily classroom-based but there will be opportunities to use sport to enhance participation and support wider school involvement.

There may also be opportunities to support or cover PE and general lessons during staff absence, for candidates who are keen to take on additional responsibility and develop their behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.

This position is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable school-based experience, and could be an excellent first step toward a career in education, coaching, youth work, or sports development.

Is this for you?

The ideal candidate will have:

• A positive, proactive, and compassionate attitude
• Experience supporting children or young people through coaching, mentoring, youth work, support work or working with SEN/ALN and challenging behaviour (desirable)
• The ability to implement behaviour management and de-escalation strategies effectively
• A commitment to promoting engagement, confidence, and emotional development
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment

✅ This Role Is Perfect For:

• Sports graduates or coaches seeking practical experience linked to their studies and goals
• Graduates exploring careers in teaching, sports development, or youth support
• Individuals passionate about supporting and inspiring young people in the education sector

✔️ Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must be 18 years or older. Teaching Personnel can provide guidance and support to help you obtain:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced Child DBS registered on the Update Service
• At least two professional references covering 24 months

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised guidance and local school placements
• Free access to CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re motivated to support students who need extra guidance and want to take on a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your teaching journey.

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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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