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...