ODH Transition & Inclusion Mentor (HLTA)

Olympus Academy Trust; England; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Flexible policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Coaching/Counselling services

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Olympus Academy Trust is recruiting an experienced Transition and Inclusion Mentor (HLTA) to support students across Olympus Development Hub and its secondary schools. This fixed-term role runs for 1 year, term-time only plus INSET days, at Grade 8 (points 20–24).

You will deliver targeted mentoring, coordinate support between schools and external agencies, and help students return to mainstream education.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with young people with behavioural, SEMH or attendance needs.
• Excellent relationships and communication; able to work across sites and with families.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites and coordinate with schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted mentoring and intervention programmes.
• Support students through key transition points into and out of ODH.
• Coordinate support between schools, ODH and external agencies.
• Monitor progress and evaluate intervention impact.
• Support attendance and engagement; help reduce suspensions.

Skills

Behavioural needs

SEMH

Attendance management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Job description

# ODH Transition & Inclusion Mentor (HLTA)Employer: The Olympus Academy TrustLocation: Winterbourne, South GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 1 yearSalary: Grade 8 Point 20 £33,673 – Point 24 £36,581Posted: 21st October 2026Expires: 9th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580779* Share :* Print**The Olympus Academy Trust****Location:**The Olympus Academy Trust**Post:** ODH Transition & Inclusion Mentor (HLTA) Based across Olympus Development Hub and Olympus secondary schools**Contract type:** Temporary Contract for 1 Year, Term Time Only plus INSET Days**Pay Scale:** Grade 8 Point 20 £33,673 – Point 24 £36,581 (£28,963.3 - £31,464 pro-rata)**Closing Date:** 9 am Monday 9th November 2026Are you passionate about helping young people successfully re-engage with education and overcome barriers to learning?Olympus Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional Transition and Inclusion Mentor (HLTA) to work across our secondary schools and the Olympus Development Hub (ODH).This exciting new role sits at the heart of the Trust's inclusion strategy. You will provide intensive support for students who are at risk of requiring an ODH placement, are currently accessing ODH, or are returning successfully to mainstream education following intervention.Working one day per week in each secondary school and one day per week based at ODH, you will provide continuity, mentoring and advocacy for vulnerable young people, ensuring that support is coordinated, effective and sustained.**Key Responsibilities**You will:• Deliver targeted mentoring and intervention programmes.• Support students through key transition points into and out of ODH.• Work closely with families to strengthen engagement and build capacity.• Coordinate support between schools, ODH and external agencies.• Help reduce suspensions, improve attendance and strengthen student engagement.• Support students with SEMH, behaviour, attendance and SEND-related needs.• Monitor progress and evaluate intervention impact.**We are looking for someone who:**• Has significant experience working with young people with behavioural, SEMH or attendance needs.• Builds strong relationships quickly and effectively.• Is passionate about inclusion and removing barriers to learning.• Can work independently across multiple sites.• Has excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.• Understands safeguarding, behaviour support and relational practice.**Why Join Us?**• Be part of an innovative and growing Trust inclusion model.• Play a key role in preventing exclusion and improving life chances.• Work alongside experienced school leaders, SEND specialists and inclusion teams.• Help shape an ambitious and highly regarded alternative provision offer.If you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, we would love to hear from you.**Our Philosophy as an Employer**Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.**Benefits**• Pension Scheme• Flexible and Family Friendly policies• Annual pay progression opportunities• Cycle to Work Scheme• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates• Free onsite parking• Coaching/Counselling services• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme• Employee Assistance Programme**Closing date:** 9am Monday 9th November 2026**Date of Interviews:** TBCThe Olympus Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety.We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ApplicationsWe recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.### AttachmentsOAT Welcome PackSEND Code of PracticeODH Inclusion and Transition Mentor October 2026 JD Final### Safeguarding Statement:The Olympus Academy Trust - is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.