Job Description

SEMH Sports Coach - Havant

Start Date: ASAP or September 2026

Pay: From £14.25/hr

Contract: Long‑term or Permanent

Prospero's client school is offering a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist SEMH secondary provision supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, many of whom respond positively to structure, movement and trusted relationships.

About the Provision

This specialist SEMH setting supports pupils who benefit from a calm, relational and highly structured environment. Pupils may present with SEMH needs, communication differences, autism and associated behavioural challenges. The provision focuses on personalised development through:

One‑to‑one and small‑group mentoring

Sports‑based engagement and physical activity

Emotional regulation and wellbeing support

Consistent routines and trusted relationships

Your Role

As an SEMH Sports Coach, you will:

Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs

Deliver and assist with sports, PE and physical activity sessions

Use sport to build confidence, resilience and engagement

Help manage behaviour with empathy, consistency and clear boundaries

Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils and staff

Encourage personal growth, emotional regulation and positive routines

This role suits sports coaches, psychology graduates, PE specialists, youth workers and individuals with lived experience of SEMH.

The Details

Location: Havant

Start Date: ASAP or September 2026

Contract: Long‑term or permanent

Pay: From £14.25/hr

What You'll Need

A caring, patient and adaptable approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Experience with SEMH or SEND is beneficial but not essential

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

References covering the last 24 months

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

Free accredited CPD including safeguarding and behaviour support

Access to our in‑house Training & Development Team

Ongoing support from an experienced local consultant

A meaningful role where you'll make a genuine difference every day

Next Steps

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered, please send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted