Sports & Engagement Mentor

Sports & Engagement Mentor – Secondary School

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63 Daily rate
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: September Start – End of Academic Year (Immediate start for the right applicant)

Are you from a sporting background and looking to use your skills to positively impact young people within education?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a Sports & Engagement Mentor to work within secondary schools across Newport. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in sports coaching, fitness, team leadership, or mentoring who are passionate about supporting students both academically and personally.

Schools consistently value candidates with sporting backgrounds because students often engage exceptionally well with positive role models who can build trust, encourage teamwork, and promote confidence and resilience.

This opportunity offers a rewarding pathway into education while allowing you to use the transferable skills developed through sport, coaching, and leadership.

As a Sports & Engagement Mentor, you will primarily work within a classroom-based environment supporting students who may require additional encouragement, guidance, or behavioural support throughout the school day.

You’ll help students remain engaged in lessons, develop positive relationships, and build confidence within school.

The role may involve:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Encouraging classroom engagement and positive behaviour
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor for students
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and confidence
• Building strong relationships with pupils who may struggle within mainstream education
• Assisting teaching staff in maintaining a supportive learning environment

Although this is mainly a classroom-based role, there may also be opportunities to support within more active lessons, intervention sessions, sports activities, or practical learning environments where your sporting background can be a huge advantage.

No two days are the same, making this an exciting and highly rewarding opportunity.

We would love to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Sports coaching
• Personal training or fitness instruction
• Team sports or club leadership
• Youth mentoring
• Outdoor education
  
  Behaviour support
• Youth work or community projects

The ideal candidate will be:

• Energetic, approachable, and resilient
• Confident working with secondary-aged students
• Passionate about supporting young people
• A strong communicator and positive role model
• Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations

Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.

To work through Teaching Personnel, candidates will need:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• EWC registration
• To be aged 18 or over
• Completion of a Level 2 Safeguarding Course during onboarding
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months

Our team will support you through the full registration and compliance process.

Working with Teaching Personnel means you’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Free CPD training and development opportunities
• Valuable classroom and pastoral experience within secondary schools
• Long-term and permanent opportunities within education
• Excellent preparation for careers in teaching, PE, youth work, psychology, pastoral care, or behaviour support

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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