Sports Coach turned Behaviour Support | Youth Mentorship

Prospero Teaching; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking sports coaches looking to transition into education and behaviour support. Your coaching background will help you work with children and young people with SEMH, autism, and behavioural needs.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, de-escalation, and mentoring, with opportunities to develop classroom-based skills. No classroom experience is required, but passion, confidence, and commitment to helping young people succeed will create a strong foundation for this

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH, autism, or behavioural needs.
• Ability to build trust and foster emotional regulation.
• Comfortable working one-to-one or with small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEMH and behavioural needs through structured activities.
• Promote resilience, self-esteem, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor to young people.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

De-escalation experience

Trauma-informed approaches

Team Teach (advantageous)

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking sports coaches looking to transition into education and behaviour support. Your coaching background will help you work with children and young people with SEMH, autism, and behavioural needs.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, de-escalation, and mentoring, with opportunities to develop classroom-based skills. No classroom experience is required, but passion, confidence, and commitment to helping young people succeed will create a strong foundation for this