Job Description

SEMH Sports Coach - Christchurch (Ages 11-16)

Start: September 2026 Pay: From £14.25/hr Long-term or Permanent

A specialist SEMH school in Christchurch is seeking a resilient and engaging Sports Coach to support pupils aged 11-16 who have an EHCP with a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). The school also supports learners with co-occurring needs including ADHD, PDA, ODD and some with ASC where it is an additional need.

Pupils respond well to structure, movement and trusted relationships, making sport a key tool for engagement and emotional regulation.

About the School

This specialist SEMH provision offers a calm, relational and highly structured environment. Pupils benefit from:

• One-to-one and small-group mentoring
• Sports-based engagement and physical activity
• Emotional regulation and wellbeing support
• Consistent routines and strong relational practice

Learners may present with communication differences, behavioural challenges and a range of neurodiverse needs.

Your Role

As an SEMH Sports Coach, you will:

• Support SEMH learners with social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Deliver and assist with PE, sports and movement-based sessions
• Use physical activity to build confidence, resilience and engagement
• Manage behaviour with empathy, consistency and clear boundaries
• Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils and staff
• Encourage emotional regulation, positive routines and personal growth

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

The Details

• Location: Christchurch
• 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 an in-house Training & Development Team
• Ongoing support from an experienced local consultant
• A meaningful role where you'll make a genuine difference every day

If this is a role of interest, please reach out today with an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.