P.E. Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Bournemouth is seeking a passionate P.E. Learning Mentor to assist children with special educational needs. You will plan engaging sessions and create a supportive learning environment for pupils facing various challenges. Ideal candidates have experience in SEMH or SEND and enjoy collaborating with educational staff. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development and a rewarding career in education.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Access to CPD training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Comfortable supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• Extensive background in sports.
• Able to collaborate with other teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run sessions within the school focused on individual learning preferences.
• Foster a positive learning environment tailored to individual needs.
• Provide meaningful experiences that nurture pupils’ growth.

Skills

Supporting children with challenging behaviour

SEMH / SEND experience

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

De-escalating challenging situations

Job description

P.E. Learning Mentor

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary: £23,608 actual

Contract: Permanent, 37hrs a week

Start Date: January 2026

Are you dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential?
If you’re enthusiastic about supporting children with special educational needs, we’d love to hear from you!

A SEN/PRU Specialist Primary School in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated P.E. Learning Mentor to join their team!

The Role

You will be responsible for the planning and running of your own sessions within the school, while keeping individual learning preferences at the forefront of your mind!

This role calls for a proactive and imaginative approach to designing curriculum experiences that inspire pupils to learn beyond the classroom. All pupils will have some form of special educational need such as:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH)
• Conduct Disorders (CD)
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
• Speech and Language difficulties
• Other behavioural needs

The sessions you lead will foster a positive learning environment and be of the highest quality to provide support tailored to their individual needs. The goal is to enrich cultural capital and provide meaningful experiences that nurture pupils’ growth into adulthood.

Who We Are Looking For

• Applicant must be comfortable supporting children with challenging behaviour
• SEMH / SEND experience
• Extensive background in sports
• Able to collaborate with other teachers and support staff
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours / Benefits

• Full Time, Term Time only (39 weeks a year)
• Monday – Thursday = 08:00-16:00
• Friday = 08:00-15:30
• Holiday Pay
• Access to CPD training
• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff
• Strong potential for career progression

If you share our dedication to helping pupils lead safe, happy, and successful lives, and you’re passionate about safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.