At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in their transition to school and improve engagement.
- Company: Join Neath Port Talbot Council, committed to safeguarding and diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and generous holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives during crucial transitions.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or youth work, with strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 33699 - 37280 £ per year.
As an Education Transition Worker you will work directly with young people to support transitions into school, collaborating with the Local Authority Child and Family Support Team, LAC Coordinator, Wellbeing & Behaviour Service, and education settings. Your aim is to improve transition, engagement and reduce the risk of further exclusions for the following groups:
- Children/young people moving into the LA and in‑year transfers with complex needs
- Children/young people who have been permanently excluded from school within the LA
- Children/young people who are looked after and moving into the LA
Responsibilities
- Provide intensive, direct support to pupils
- Support pupils to identify key staff in school who can offer support
- Use person‑centred tools to identify needs, likes and dislikes, and what is working well or what needs to change
- Support pupils and their families in transition visits to a new school
- Work with other agencies to ensure needs are met
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience of working within a school, LA or other educational setting
- Experience in delivering interventions to children presenting with a range of social, emotional, behavioural needs
- Understanding of school systems to support children and young people within and returning to education
- Ability to work well under pressure, exercise thoughtful judgement and display tact and sensitivity
- Minimum education qualification of GCSE in four subjects at grade C or above, including English or Welsh and Mathematics, or a comparable Level 3 qualification or equivalent occupational experience
- Experience in education support roles or youth work or social care is welcomed
Salary & Working Hours
Cyflog: SCP 22-26, £33,699.00 – £37,280.00 pro rata per annum. Term time only. Maternity cover 1 September 2026 to 20 July 2027.
Benefits
- Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve work‑life balance
- Competitive employee package with a 15.3% employer pension contribution
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
- Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
- Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new car through Tusker
- Discounts at local and national retailers via the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group
Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding
Neath Port Talbot Council is fully committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers share this commitment, ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities and armed forces veterans. Welsh language skills are not required but applicants may submit in Welsh without disadvantage.
Education Transition Worker employer: Neath Port Talbot Council
Neath Port Talbot Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Education Transition Workers. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, the council offers competitive benefits such as a generous pension contribution, flexible working arrangements, and ample holiday entitlement, alongside opportunities for professional growth within the educational sector. Working in this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people but also provides a chance to collaborate with various agencies in a vibrant community setting.
