Job description
SEMH Sports Coach – Havant
Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
Pay: From £
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:
1. One‑to‑one and small‑group mentoring
2. Sports‑based engagement and physical activity
3. Emotional regulation and wellbeing support
4. Consistent routines and trusted relationships
Your Role
As an SEMH Sports Coach, you will:
5. Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs
6. Deliver and assist with sports, PE and physical activity sessions
7. Use sport to build confidence, resilience and engagement
8. Help manage behaviour with empathy, consistency and clear boundaries
9. Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils and staff
10. 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
11. Location: Havant
12. Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
13. Contract: Long‑term or permanent
14. Pay: From £
What You’ll Need
15. A caring, patient and adaptable approach
16. Strong communication and teamwork skills
17. Experience with SEMH or SEND is beneficial but not essential
18. Right to work in the UK
19. Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
20. References covering the last 24 months
Why Join Prospero Teaching?
21. Free accredited CPD including safeguarding and behaviour support
22. Access to our in‑house Training & Development Team
23. Ongoing support from an experienced local consultant
24. 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.