We are seeking an organised, proactive and student-centred individual to join our team as EHCP & Transitions Co-ordinator. This is a key role within the College, leading on the coordination of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes and ensuring a high-quality, inclusive transition experience for learners with additional needs.
You will play a vital role in supporting learners to successfully move into College, access an ambitious learning environment and transition on again progressing to positive destinations. You will report to the Director of Learner support and work closely with internal teams, schools, Local Authorities and families.
What you'll do:
- Co-ordination and administration of EHCP processes across the College, ensuring statutory duties, timelines and Local Authority requirements are met.
- Act as a point of contact for Local Authorities regarding EHCPs and SEND funding agreements, annual reviews and amendments.
- Coordinate and plan high-quality EHCP annual reviews and termly updates for all students with EHCP’s.
- Work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams to ensure EHCP outcomes are translated into effective support strategies.
- Review applications and co-ordinate transition processes for learners with EHCPs and/or additional needs, ensuring a smooth and well-planned entry into College.
- Liaise with feeder schools, parents/carers, Local Authorities and external agencies to gather high-quality information to inform support planning and funding decisions.
- Support the accurate identification and recording of learners requiring Additional Learning Support.
- Contribute to the completion and maintenance of Individualised Learner Records (ILR), ensuring data relating to EHCPs, high needs learners and all students with Additional Support needs is accurate and timely.
- Maintain clear evidence of support delivered, including timetables, interventions, reviews and impact measures.
- Contribute to funding returns and external reviews, ensuring that all evidence is robust and clearly demonstrates value for money and learner impact.
- Work closely with teachers and Personal Tutors to support learners’ personal development, independence and preparation for adulthood, including progression to further study, employment or training.
- Build relationships with Widening Access contacts at HE institutions and support transition from College to University for students with High Needs and EHCP’s.
- Advise and signpost students who may be eligible for Disabled Students Allowance and other sources of support or funding to access HE.
- Build relationships with local apprenticeship providers, FE institutions and Supported Internship providers to support young people with SEND for whom these would be appropriate pathways, at all times supporting aspiration and transition to quality future opportunities.
How to apply.
If you are ambitious and determined to make a meaningful difference in one of the country’s leading sixth form Colleges then we would be thrilled to have you join our team.
***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CV'S OR APPLICATIONS VIA INDEED. TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE VISIT THE COLLEGE WEBSITE AND COMPLETE THE SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATION FORM***
Please complete the Application Form for Support staff
Please email these to: [email protected]
Pay: £22,523.00-£23,712.00 per year
Work Location: In person
