About this role
Vocational Skills Coach – SEMH & SEND
Location: Gosport, Hampshire
Salary: £21,731–£24,195.50 + up to £2,500 annual performance bonus
Contract: Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Student Day: 9:00am–2:30pm
Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience in coaching, education, youth work, behaviour support or practical trades?
New Chapter Tuition is recruiting a Vocational Skills Coach to join a specialist vocational education provision in Gosport, Hampshire.
This is an exciting, hands-on opportunity combining practical instruction, vocational learning and behaviour mentoring. You'll support KS3–KS5 learners with SEMH needs, SEND, ADHD and behavioural challenges.
Through engaging vocational activities, including mechanics and motorsport, you'll help young people re-engage with education, develop practical skills, build confidence and prepare for their futures.
Working 1:1 and with small groups of up to eight learners, you'll provide the encouragement, structure and positive relationships young people need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and instruct practical vocational activities, including mechanics and motorsport
- Coach learners individually and in small groups of up to eight
- Support young people to develop practical skills, confidence and independence
- Adapt activities to meet individual learning and additional needs
- Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and engagement
- Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
- Build trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries
- Contribute to planning, preparation and monitoring learner progress
Who We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:
- Education, teaching assistance or alternative provision
- Youth work, mentoring or behaviour support
- Mechanics, motorsport or practical trades
- Sports coaching, vocational training or instruction
- Armed Forces, Cadet Forces or similar structured environments
- Supporting young people with SEMH, SEND or additional needs
You do not need to be a qualified teacher or mechanic.
We're looking for someone who is confident coaching and engaging young people, can establish clear boundaries and is enthusiastic about using practical learning to make a genuine difference.
Experience supporting young people with additional needs or challenging behaviour would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- £21,731–£24,195.50 salary
- Up to £2,500 annual performance bonus
- Permanent, term-time-only contract
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
- Company pension and wellbeing initiatives
- A rewarding opportunity to help young people develop skills for education, employment and life
Safeguarding
New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, and any other relevant pre-employment checks.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.