At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils in and out of the classroom using sport to build confidence and engagement.
- Company: Protocol Education offers opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions in Bristol.
- Benefits: Enjoy weekly PAYE pay, free access to CPD Academy, and personalized support from a dedicated consultant.
- Other info: This is a temporary position with the possibility of a permanent role later.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in young people's lives while turning your passion for sport into a career.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children or young people and a background in coaching, sports, or mentoring is required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Got a passion for sport and a talent for motivating young people? We're looking for energetic, resilient and positive Sports Mentors to support pupils in schools across Bristol. If you've worked in coaching, sports development, personal training, youth work or mentoring, this could be the perfect next step.
Not every lesson happens on a football pitch or in a sports hall. Sometimes, the biggest wins come from helping a young person build confidence, manage their emotions and stay engaged in learning. This role could be perfect if you have experience as:
- Sports Coach
- Sports Mentor
- PE Assistant
- Personal Trainer
- Youth Worker
- Behaviour Mentor
- Sports Development Officer
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom
- Using sport and physical activity to build confidence and engagement
- Helping pupils develop positive relationships and social skills
- Supporting children with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
- Acting as a positive role‑model throughout the school day
- Encouraging participation, resilience and self‑belief
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience working with children or young people
- Have a coaching, sports or mentoring background
- Are confident building relationships and setting boundaries
- Bring enthusiasm, patience and a positive attitude
- Want to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions
- Flexible and long‑term opportunities available
- Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends
Thrive Training Opportunity
Are you Thrive trained? If not, we offer free Thrive training to support children’s emotional wellbeing and enhance your profile with schools.
Next steps
Ready to turn your passion for sport into a career that changes lives? Apply today and discover how your coaching skills can make a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of a permanent role at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Sports mentor SEN in Bristol employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, offering free online training. Located in Bristol, they provide flexible long-term opportunities and a referral scheme with rewards. Join a team that values making a positive impact on young people's lives.
