28 hours
Professional Services
Salary Scale 6
Spine points 20-22
£26,761 – £28,524 per annum
£21,408.80 - £22,819.20 Actual salary per annum pro rata
Closing Date: Monday 17th August 2026
Make a Difference to Learners Who Need It Most
We are seeking a passionate, proactive and dedicated CIC Engagement and Progression Officer to join our Student Services, Inclusion and Safeguarding team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Children in Care (CIC) and care experienced learners to achieve their full potential. You will act as a trusted advocate and key point of contact, helping learners overcome barriers to education, improve attendance, achieve their goals, and progress successfully into further study, training or employment.
Working closely with curriculum teams, local authorities, social workers, Virtual Schools and other external agencies, you will ensure learners receive the tailored support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
What You'll Be Doing
You will:
Build positive and trusting relationships with CIC and care experienced learners.
Support learner engagement, attendance, retention and achievement.
Coordinate and contribute to Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
Attend and represent the College at multi-agency meetings.
Work collaboratively with curriculum, safeguarding and wellbeing teams.
Monitor learner progress and implement early intervention strategies where required.
Advocate on behalf of learners to ensure their voices are heard and their needs met.
Promote wellbeing, resilience and successful progression outcomes.
Maintain accurate records and provide reports on learner engagement and outcomes.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting vulnerable young people, ideally Children in Care, within education, youth work, social care or a related setting.
Understands the challenges faced by young people with additional support needs and care experience.
Has experience working effectively with external agencies and professionals.
Can confidently contribute to and support Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
Has knowledge of SEND, safeguarding and legislation relating to Children in Care.
Is an excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
For further information please contact [email protected]
Tyne Coast College was created from the merger of South Tyneside College and South Shields Marine School, with TyneMet College and Queen Alexandra Sixth Form.
We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including A’levels, vocational programmes, apprenticeships, Higher Education and specialist maritime training. Our portfolio is multi award winning with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN.
Tyne Coast College is the North East’s world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high-tech under and above water digital scenarios and was rated Ofsted ‘Good’ in October 2019.
As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills’ training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers.
Our motto for a bigger, better, stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region, the business sector and those living and working in the north east.
Recruiting high-calibre, professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.
