Learning Mentor (PE/Sport)

senploy; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational agency in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Mentor (PE) for a Primary SEMH School in Bournemouth. You will inspire engagement and promote healthy wellbeing through physical education and sport, while supporting pupils to overcome barriers to progress. The position is full-time and temporary, with potential for permanence, starting as soon as January 2026. Applicants must have experience with children and hold a relevant DBS check. Competitive pay begins from £95.29, depending on experience.

Benefits

Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management

Access to in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or community setting is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one is required.
• Two professional references related to working with children are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support individual learners and small groups in accessing learning.
• Use PE and sport to inspire engagement and promote wellbeing.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation and social skills.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Background in PE, Sport, Coaching or Behaviour Support

Experience working with SEMH needs

Up-to-date Safeguarding training

Relevant mentoring, coaching or TA qualifications

Job description

Learning Mentor (PE)

We are currently supporting a dedicated Primary SEMH School in Bournemouth that is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Learning Mentor (PE) with a strong background in PE and Sport. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, focusing on helping every child build confidence, resilience and positive relationships.

In this role, you will work closely with pupils across the primary age range, using physical education and sport as a vehicle to inspire engagement, develop emotional regulation, and promote healthy wellbeing. You will support individual learners and small groups, helping them access learning, build social skills, and overcome barriers to progress.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about SEMH education, behaviour support, and sport-led interventions.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
• Position: Learning Mentor (PE)
• Specialism: PE, Sport, Behaviour Support
• Start date: January 2026 (or sooner if available)
• Duration: Temporary with potential for a permanent role
• Contract type: Full time
• Hours: 8:30am 4:00pm, plus meetings and training as required
• Pay: From £95.29 (or equivalent depending on experience)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children or young people (school or community setting)
• Background in PE, Sport, Coaching or Behaviour Support
• Experience working with SEMH needs (desirable)
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (within the last year)
• Relevant mentoring, coaching or TA qualifications (advantageous)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST:

• Have Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
• Provide two professional references related to working with children

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All successful applicants will be required to complete comprehensive safeguarding and vetting checks.

Prospero Teaching offers:

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Access to our in-house Training and Development Team