Transition Officer Lead

Transition Practice Lead

College location: East Surrey College (Redhill) and John Ruskin College (Selsdon)

Salary: £36,000.87

Hours: 37 hours (8:45 – 17:00 Mon-Fri)

Are you an experienced SEND professional looking to lead and shape outstanding transition support for learners with additional needs?

We are seeking a Transition Practice Lead to develop and oversee a high-quality transition offer for learners with EHCPs, SEND and other learning barriers. Reporting to the Head of Inclusion, you will lead transition planning, EHCP consultation processes and a team of Transition Officers, ensuring learners receive the right support from day one.

As Transition Practice Lead, you will:

• Lead transition, assessment and admissions processes for learners with SEND.
• Coordinate and quality assure EHCP consultations and statutory processes.
• Develop effective support plans and transition arrangements.
• Line manage and support Transition Officers.
• Build strong partnerships with Local Authorities, schools, SENCOs, parents and carers.
• Monitor provision, learner needs and High Needs funding requirements.
• Drive high-quality, inclusive practice across the college

The successful candidate must:

• Have a relevant qualification in SEND (Learning Needs), education, wellbeing or in a related area or willing to work towards one
• Knowledge and training relevant to SEND transition, EHCP processes or inclusive practice
• Experience of line management
• Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, particularly in relation to FE transition and EHCP processes
• Have experience working with young people in an educational or support setting.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve)