SEND Transition Coordinator - Uxbridge

SEND Transition Coordinator – Further Education College – Permanent - Uxbridge

Position: SEND Transition Coordinator
School: School of ESOL, Learning Support and Foundation
Location: Uxbridge
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,672 to £31,538 per annum including London Weighting
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 25^th November 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed

In this varied and rewarding role based within our Learning Support team, you will work directly with young people (Year 9 upwards) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and their parents/carers, to enable them to make an effective transition to College. 

Reporting to the Head of Learning Support, and in liaison with schools, specialist providers and local authorities, you would arrange interviews, visits and taster sessions. 

You would advise learners and parents on the curriculum offer, travel issues and address the specific needs of the learners whilst they are transitioning to, and progressing out of, the College. 

Responsibilities would also include administration of the formal review process for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans.

You will need to have experience of working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in an educational environment.  Together with your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be able to build effective working relationships and meet the needs of a diverse range of people.

You should also have good IT, organisational and administrative skills, and be able to prioritise a busy workload effectively.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education (GCSE level or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience of working in the education sector with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND
• Understanding of the 2014 SEN Code of Practice
• An awareness of recent government initiatives relating to SEN
• Understanding of Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding in education
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Experience of working in partnership with a variety of agencies e.g. schools, local authorities
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people
• Good IT skills, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and ability to use databases
• Ability to maintain accurate records, both manual and on a database
• Strong organisational and administrative skills and ability to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work under own initiative
• The capacity to respond to the emotional as well as the educational and physical needs of individual students

Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of inclusive education at the Further Education College in Uxbridge. Apply now and be part of a team that is committed to making a difference.

Apply by 25^th November 2024 – EARLY APPLICATIONS ADVISED

SEND Transition Coordinator – Further Education College – Permanent - Uxbridge

Apply for this SEND Transition Coordinator role by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

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SEND Transition Coordinator – Further Education College – Permanent - Uxbridge