Transition coordinator, careers lead and classroom support

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate transition planning forstudents moving to further education, training, employment, and adult services.
• Support students and families throughpost-school applications, including college placements, transport, funding, andadult social care processes.
• Organise transition visits, college visits,careers fairs, work experience opportunities, and employer engagementactivities.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, EHCPCoordinators, colleges, and external agencies to secure positive outcomes forstudents.
• Provide information, advice, and guidance tostudents and families regarding future pathways and opportunities.
• Support the school's careers programme andcontribute towards achieving and maintaining high Gatsby Benchmark standards.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure statutorycareers information is up to date and compliant.
• Provide targeted classroom support tostudents, ensuring they can access learning and achieve their individualoutcomes.
• Support the implementation of EHCP targets,behaviour plans, and personalised learning programmes.
• Promote pupils' wellbeing, independence,confidence, and social development.
• Assist with educational visits, enrichmentactivities, and work-related learning opportunities linked to students'transition and preparation for adulthood.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team toprovide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for allstudents.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience of working with young people,preferably those with SEND.
• Experience of coordinating or supportingtransition planning, careers education, or student progression.
• Knowledge of EHCP processes and Preparing forAdulthood outcomes.
• Understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks andcareers education requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational, andinterpersonal skills.
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• HLTA qualification, equivalent qualification,or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience within a special school orspecialist SEND provision.
• Experience organising careers events, workexperience, or employer engagement activities.
• Knowledge of post-16 and post-19 pathways,supported employment, apprenticeships, and further education opportunities.
• Careers Leader qualification or willingness toundertake relevant professional development.

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