David Simpson

I am an experienced and committed professional with a strong background in supporting young people within education, inclusion, and sport settings. I have extensive hands-on experience working with young people with SEMH needs, ADHD, autism, trauma, and additional learning challenges. Safeguarding is central to my practice, and I am confident in recognising risk, responding appropriately, and accurately recording concerns using CPOMS while working closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams.

I am passionate about building positive, trusting relationships and providing consistent, practical support to help young people feel safe, engage meaningfully, and work towards their personal, academic, and behavioural goals. I work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and alongside families and external agencies, and I am calm, reliable, and approachable in challenging situations.

Inclusion Learning Mentor - Longhill High School - Brighton

(2025-03)

• Provide 1-1 and small group mentoring to support behaviour, attendance, and academic progress
• Support students with SEMH needs, ADHD, trauma, and additional learning needs
• Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams
• Liaise with parents and carers to share progress and support strategies
• Implement and review intervention plans to improve engagement and attainment
• Carry out home visits when appropriate
• Facilitate and attend MDT meetings
• Support reintegration into mainstream education
• Fluent in CPOMS and safeguarding recording
• Strong knowledge of child and adult safeguarding procedures

Futsal Coach - Active Future

(2025-04)

• Deliver structured futsal coaching sessions for young people
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and technical skill development
• Ensure safe, inclusive, and positive participation in sport
• Support marketing and engagement activities to promote programmes

Physical Education Lead / Learning Mentor - Canterbury Campus PRU

(2019-08 - 2025-02)

• Lead practical PE, health, and fitness sessions
• Deliver 1-1 mentoring and targeted intervention support
• Support students with ADHD, Autism, and SEMH needs
• Cover KS3 Science, PSHE, and BTEC Sport theory lessons
• Develop, review, and update Learning Support and Behaviour Plans
• Monitor attendance and maintain safeguarding records using CPOMS

Fitness Coach / Duty Manager - Energie Fitness Bow

(2023-10 - 2025-02)

• Deliver group fitness classes and personal training sessions
• Oversee daily operations as Duty Manager
• Design personalised fitness programmes
• Manage memberships, payments, and customer service

Strength & Conditioning Coach - FC United – Youth Team

(2014 - 2025-02)

• Design and implement structured strength and conditioning programmes
• Support injury prevention and rehabilitation plans
• Deliver workshops on nutrition, recovery, and performance development