At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with SEND as they transition into college.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking college with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension schemes, free parking, and gym access.
- Other info: Encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds to reflect our student population.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification in SEND or willingness to work towards one.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Job Type: Support
Job Category: Supported Learning
Employment Basis: Established (salaried)
Location: John Ruskin College - Croydon, East Surrey College - Redhill
Salary Range: £31,094 pro rated to £28,642.36 (40 weeks)
Closing Date: 14/08/2026
College location: East Surrey College (Redhill) and John Ruskin College (Selsdon)
Hours: 37 hours (8:45 - 17:00 Mon-Fri)
Interviews: 20th August onwards
Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEND to achieve their full potential? We are seeking a Transition Officer to support learners with EHCPs, SEND and other learning needs as they transition into college. Working closely with students, families, schools and Local Authorities, you will help ensure learners receive the right support from the start of their educational journey.
As Transition Officer, You Will:
- Coordinate transition and admissions activities for learners with SEND.
- Complete EHCP consultations and support statutory processes.
- Conduct pre-entry assessments and gather information to inform support planning.
- Develop learner support profiles and transition documentation.
- Build positive relationships with schools, parents/carers, SENCOs and external professionals.
- Support transition events, interviews, open evenings and enrolment activities.
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.
- Have experience working with young people in an educational or support setting.
- Knowledge of SEND and the SEND Code of Practice.
- Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
- Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve).
If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such as a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.
Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.
As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
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