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Sports and Learning Mentor

Empowering Learning
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 5UJ

Salary

£18,000 - £25,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Empowering Learning is seeking a full-time Sports and Learning Mentor for a special needs school in Gainsborough, targeting KS3 and KS4 pupils.
  • The role involves working with students with challenging behavior, leading sports sessions, and providing one-on-one support in class.
  • Candidates should hold a TA qualification or relevant degree, at least one sports-based qualification, and preferably have TeamTeach or MAPA training.
  • The position is on a fixed-term contract starting ASAP, with potential for permanence, and working hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Salary details were not specified, but prior experience supporting children with challenging behaviors is required.

Do you have experience in working with pupils with challenging behaviour? Do you have a passion for delivering sports? Are you able to inspire pupils to learn?

Empowering Learning are working alongside a special needs school in the Gainsborough area who are looking to appoint a Sports and Learning Mentor to work across KS3 and KS4. The role is full time and initially on a fixed term contract starting ASAP. The role has the potential to become permanent for the right person.

The hours of work are 8:30-4:00 and working days are Monday to Friday.

The main duties within this role will be:

  • Working closely with pupils who present with challenging behaviour
  • Leading sports sessions at break and lunchtimes
  • Providing 1:1 support to children in class
  • Using sports as a way to mentor children
  • De-escalating situations where children have showed extreme behaviours
  • Leading academic interventions with children working below age expected levels
  • Assisting the class teacher with the set up of lessons
  • Liaising with the class teacher and school SENCO around progress of the pupils

The school are looking for someone who:

  • Holds a TA qualification or relevant degree
  • Holds at least one sports based qualification
  • Has had either TeamTeach training or MAPA Training (Desirable not essential)
  • Previously supported children with challenging behaviours
  • Has an understanding of supporting SEN pupils
  • Can inspire pupils to reach their full potential

Empowering Learning is a trusted education recruitment agency committed to connecting talented educators with rewarding opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of education! Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of students. Apply now and make a difference!

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