SEMH PE Instructor

Position: SEMH PE Instructor (Permanent)
Location: Hart

PE Instructor - SEMH Alternative Provision - Farnborough

Prospero Teaching is seeking an enthusiastic and resilient PE Instructor to join a specialist Alternative Provision in the Farnborough area. The setting supports young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and provides a structured, nurturing environment designed to help pupils re-engage with learning and develop essential life skills.
The provision is looking for someone who can use sport, physical activity, and positive role-modelling to motivate students, build trust, and promote emotional regulation. This is a temp-to-perm role, with the intention that the successful candidate becomes a permanent member of the team in July, providing stability and consistency for pupils.

The Role:

· Lead PE sessions and physical activities tailored to SEMH learners

· Promote teamwork, confidence, resilience, and healthy lifestyle habits

· Build positive, trusting relationships with students

· Use trauma-informed and restorative behaviour strategies

· Support learners during PE lessons and across the wider school day

· Work closely with pastoral, behaviour, and senior leadership teams

· Be a calm, encouraging, and reliable presence for pupils

Ideal Candidate:

· Background in sport, coaching, youth work, mentoring, or PE instruction

· An ideal role for fitness instructors, sports graduates, and anyone with a passion, interest, or background in sporting environments who wants to make a meaningful impact

· Able to inspire and engage pupils through movement and activity

· Strong behaviour management and emotional resilience

· Calm, patient, and able to build trust with pupils who need consistency

· QTS not required - attitude, presence, and commitment are key

· Looking for a long-term temp-to-perm role, becoming permanent in July
Contract Details:

· Position: PE Instructor / Sports Mentor

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Location:

Farnborough

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Start Date:

ASAP

· Pay: £125-£160 per day

· Contract Type:
Full-time, Temp-to-Perm

· Permanent Start:
July (subject to performance)

· Setting: SEMH Alternative Provision

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

· SEMH, youth work, sports coaching, or alternative provision experience beneficial

· Up-to-date safeguarding training (can be provided)

· Confident using de-escalation and restorative approaches
Eligibility:

· Right to work in the UK

· Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

· Able to provide two references related to work with young people
What Prospero Teaching Offers:

· Competitive daily pay

· Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour support

· Ongoing guidance from our specialist Training & Development Team

· A rewarding opportunity to change young peoples lives through sport

· Clear pathway to permanent employment in July

If you're passionate about sport and want to help young people grow, re-engage, and succeed, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted