Are you passionate about supporting children with SEND? Do you agree that every child deserves to feel included and valued? Then join Shine as a 1:1 Mentor!
Working at Shine
Shine is one of the leading Sports Coaching and Wraparound Care companies in the Bristol region. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about having a positive impact on primary school children through the medium of sports and creative activities.
Our dedicated teams comprise of experienced coaches who inspire and motivate children of all abilities and ages to excel.
We are seeking a committed and compassionate 1:1 Mentor to provide tailored support to 1-5 individuals across the week (term-time), on a one‑to‑one basis. This role focuses on building trusted relationships, promoting confidence, and helping children overcome barriers to engagement.
We are looking for candidates who are confident in promoting an inclusive environment for primary-aged children through the medium of sports, arts, and play activities. Working with children who have a range of needs, the ideal candidates will have experience coaching sports or leading activities, as well as supporting children with SEMH and SEND. The successful candidates will need to be organised and enthusiastic with the ability to communicate and interact with both children and parents in an approachable and professional manner.
Travel around Bristol will be required as the successful candidates will not be based in a single setting each day, although weekly routines will be fairly consistent.
Shine principles
· Enthusiasm for making a difference to children’s lives
· Passion in your area of expertise
· Sensitivity and understanding
· Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
· Work well in a team and independently
· High standards of face-to-face communication with a diverse range of people
· Adaptability and the ability to take initiative
· Be open to criticism and development
· Thinking and reasoning skills
· A positive and professional attitude
What we will give you in return
- An exciting and sociable workplace
- A competitive salary with annual pay reviews
- 28 days holiday per annum
- Pension Scheme
- Free childcare during your working hours
- Training opportunities to develop you in your role
- A platform to voice your ideas and put them into practice
- Support in developing your career path
Go on, get in touch!
Shine is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs, age or sexual orientation.
Shine is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices, policies and procedures.
All candidates will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check and will receive training where appropriate.
A driving licence is very desirable but not essential.
Shine principles : Safe, Happy, Inspired, Nurtured, Empowered
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71-£14.24 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
