Sports Mentor

About the School

Lime Hills Academy is a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision based in Weston-super-Mare. The academy supports young people who have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream education, often due to behavioural, emotional, or social challenges.

Lime Hills Academy provides a structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment where students are encouraged to re-engage with learning, develop emotional resilience, and build positive relationships. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, engagement, and wellbeing, helping students build the skills and confidence needed to succeed both academically and in the wider community.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Sports Mentor to join the team at Lime Hills Academy.

This role focuses on supporting students with SEMH needs, using sport and physical activity as a key tool to engage, motivate, and support emotional and behavioural development. You will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, both within the academy and through structured sports-based and pastoral interventions.

As a Sports Mentor, you will act as a positive and active role model, using sport to help students develop teamwork, resilience, discipline, and confidence. You will play a key role in supporting students who may present with challenging behaviours, using a calm, consistent, and proactive approach.

Key responsibilities include:

• Using sport and physical activity to engage and motivate students
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Delivering 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions
• Encouraging teamwork, resilience, and positive social interaction through sport
• Supporting students within the classroom and through practical activities
• Promoting engagement, attendance, and personal development
• Building strong, positive relationships with young people
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and pastoral teams

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people, ideally within SEMH, alternative provision, or sports/youth work
• A passion for sport and its impact on young people’s development
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Ability to build rapport with disengaged or vulnerable students
• Resilience, patience, and a calm, proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes
• A full UK driving licence (essential)

About Affinity Workforce Solutions

This role is being offered through Affinity Workforce Solutions, a leading education recruitment and workforce provider. Affinity works in partnership with schools and trusts across the UK to place high-quality staff who can make a meaningful impact.

We are committed to providing opportunities that are rewarding, supportive, and aligned with long-term career development. With ongoing support, access to professional development, and a dedicated team, we ensure our candidates are set up to succeed and thrive in their roles.