P.E. Learning Mentor – Inspire, Motivate, and Make a Difference! Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Salary: £23,608 Contract: Permanent | 37 hours per week | Term Time Only Start Date: January 2026 Are you passionate about sports and education? Do you want to make a real impact on the lives of children with special educational needs? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! A specialist SEN/PRU Primary School in Bournemouth is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic P.E. Learning Mentor to join their dedicated team. This is your chance to combine your love for physical education with a rewarding role that helps pupils thrive both inside and outside the classroom. What You’ll Do As a P.E. Learning Mentor, you’ll: Plan and deliver engaging P.E. sessions tailored to individual learning needs. Create inspiring curriculum experiences that encourage pupils to develop confidence, teamwork, and resilience. Support children with a range of needs, including: Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ADHD / ADD Speech & Language difficulties Behavioural challenges Your sessions will help pupils build essential life skills, enrich cultural capital, and prepare them for a successful future. What We’re Looking For Experience working with SEND / SEMH pupils Strong background in sports and physical education Ability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour calmly Excellent communication and teamwork skills Knowledge of positive behaviour support strategies Why Join Us? Full-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year) Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:00 | Fri 08:00–15:30 Holiday pay & CPD training opportunities Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment Clear career progression pathways If you’re committed to helping pupils lead safe, happy, and successful lives—and you’re passionate about safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare—we’d love to hear from you! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.