Sports & Behaviour Mentor – Alternative Provision Role

Sports & Behaviour Mentor – Alternative Provision Role
Crawley, West Sussex

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £102.67 per day
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm

We are currently recruiting for motivated and resilient Sports & Behaviour Mentors to join an alternative provision setting in Crawley. This role involves supporting children and young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs, using sport, structure, and positive engagement strategies to improve behaviour, confidence, and learning outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about building relationships and using an active, hands-on approach to support young people who may find mainstream education challenging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in both classroom and alternative learning environments
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions
• Use sport and physical activity to promote engagement and positive behaviour
• Build strong, consistent relationships with young people
• Support emotional regulation, resilience and confidence building
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
• Encourage inclusion, participation and positive outcomes
• Follow all safeguarding procedures at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN/SEMH experience desirable)
• A confident, energetic and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to engage young people through sport or activity-based learning
• A calm, consistent and supportive manner
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people through sport and education, we would love to hear from you.

Important Information
You must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the update service

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond within three working days; due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not always be possible.