SEMH SPORTS COACH
Prospero Teaching • christchurch, dorset • Posted July 01, 2026
About the Role
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 rela...