About this Role
1:1 Learning Mentor / Teaching Assistant
Full-Time | 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Join Our Team at Odyssey House School
Odyssey House School is a specialist independent school dedicated to transforming the educational experience of young people with additional needs. Our students primarily have high-functioning autism, anxiety, and Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), and we are committed to helping them thrive through connection, nurture, and belief.
Our mission is simple:
"To change a child's experience of education through connection, nurture and belief to help them learn, grow and achieve transformative life outcomes."
We provide a personalised, therapeutic approach to education, enabling our students to develop confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.
Why Join Us?
Our purpose-built learning environments have been carefully designed to meet the needs of neurodiverse young people while creating an exceptional workplace for staff.
Facilities include:
- Small class sizes
- Dedicated library and reading booths
- Student focus areas
- Sensory room
- Staff wellbeing lounge and workspaces
- Modern, air-conditioned learning environments
- On-site parking at our Wokingham site
At Odyssey, you'll be part of a supportive and passionate team where your contribution truly makes a difference to the lives of young people.
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
- Statutory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff wellbeing initiatives
- Staff recognition and celebration events
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Purpose-built, modern school facilities
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and motivated Learning Mentor to support students with special educational needs both within school and, where required, through our transition and outreach programmes.
This varied role involves working closely with teaching staff to help students access learning, develop independence, and make meaningful progress academically, socially, and emotionally.
You may also support individual students on a 1:1 basis in their home or another agreed setting when they are unable to attend school as part of a planned transition or outreach programme.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting Students
- Build positive, trusting relationships with student.
- Support student with autism, ADHD anxiety, EBSA, and moderate learning difficulties.
- Encourage engagement, independence, confidence, and social development.
- Help student access learning activities and participate fully in school life.
- Deliver planned interventions and learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff.
- Support student with communication needs and varying learning styles.
- Provide appropriate emotional support and assist with behaviour management strategies.
Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
- Contribute to planning, monitoring, and reviewing student progress.
- Prepare learning resources and classroom environments.
- Support the use of technology to enhance learning.
- Assist with examinations and assessments when required.
- Help maintain a safe, engaging, and well-organised learning environment.
Supporting the Wider School Community
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, briefings, and parent events as required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals.
- Promote the school's values and positive culture.
- Contribute to educational visits, enrichment activities, and school events.
- Support safeguarding, health and safety, and student wellbeing at all times.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
- Is resilient, patient, and empathetic.
- Can build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Communicates effectively and works well as part of a team.
- Is organised, flexible, and proactive.
- Has experience working with children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
- Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle (desirable due to outreach elements of the role).
Safeguarding Statement
Odyssey House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced pre-employment checks, including:
- Enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check
- Online search checks
- References
- Right to work verification
- Qualification and identity checks where applicable
If you are passionate about making a genuine difference and helping young people re-engage with education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Odyssey journey.
Right to work in the UK is essential. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,183.04-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
