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Transition Officer ESC

Dovetail Ref: BBBH188769
SEN & Support £28,642.36 per annum (£31,094 FTE pro rata, 40 weeks) permanent Term-time only · 40 weeks/year mid Level 26 August 2026
Croydon, England

Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Transition Officer – SEND | Croydon

Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEND to achieve their full potential?

We're looking for an experienced Transition Officer to support learners with EHCPs, SEND and additional learning needs as they transition into college.

You'll work closely with students, families, schools, SENCOs and Local Authorities, coordinating transition and admissions, supporting EHCP consultations, completing pre-entry assessments and ensuring learners have the right support in place.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience supporting young people in an educational or support setting
  • Knowledge of SEND and the SEND Code of Practice
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A relevant SEND, education, wellbeing or related qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Location: Redhill & Croydon
Salary: £31,094 pro rata to £28,642.36 (40 weeks)
Hours: 37 hours, Monday–Friday

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Mayuri Taank

Mayuri Taank

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience supporting young people in an educational or support setting
  • Knowledge of SEND and the SEND Code of Practice
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Relevant SEND, education, wellbeing or related qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Skills & Qualifications

SEND supportEHCP coordinationTransition planningWorking with Local AuthoritiesCommunication with families and schoolsPre-entry assessmentsAdmissions coordination

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