Job description
SEMH Learning Support Coach – Resource Provision, Portchester (ASAP Start)
Location: Portchester Start Date: ASAP Pay: From £14p/h Contract: Supply – Potential Temp to Perm
Prospero Teaching are supporting a warm, nurturing resource provision in Portchester that works with secondary-aged students experiencing high anxiety and complex SEMH needs. They are seeking compassionate, resilient Learning Support Coaches who can start as soon as possible and make a meaningful difference from day one.
This role goes far beyond classroom support. You’ll become a trusted, steady adult for young people who have difficulty in mainstream settings-helping them feel safe, understood, and capable of progress.
Who Thrives in This Role?
We’ve seen excellent success from people with backgrounds in:
1. Psychology or counselling
2. Youth work or mentoring
3. Sports coaching
4. Care or social work
5. SEN/SEMH experience
What You’ll Be Doing
6. Supporting students with high anxiety and SEMH needs
7. Using trauma‑informed approaches to guide behaviour
8. Building consistent, respectful relationships
9. Encouraging emotional regulation, confidence, and engagement in learning
What We’re Looking For
10. A patient, empathetic, flexible approach
11. Experience with SEMH, anxiety, or communication challenges (advantageous)
12. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
13. A genuine commitment to helping students succeed-especially on difficult days
Requirements
14. Right to work in the UK
15. Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
16. References covering the last 24 months
What We Offer
17. Free accredited safeguarding and behaviour‑support training
18. Ongoing guidance from our friendly, supportive team
19. A role that’s deeply rewarding
Ready to Start ASAP? We’d love to hear from you. Send your CV or call us on 023 82 029 900.
Please note, due to high volume of responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.