Admissions and Transitions Officer

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

New College Swindon is seeking a SEND Admissions & Transitions Officer to shape the learner journey from first contact through successful progression into learning, employment or higher education. You will coordinate admissions, gather information with schools and the LA, and design personalised transition plans that remove barriers to learning.

You will support EHCP learners, organise open events and virtual sessions, and promote inclusive practice across the College; strong communication with

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with learners, families and professionals.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with schools, local authorities and partners.
• Experience delivering inclusive support or transition programmes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions and transition for learners with SEND, including EHCPs.
• Collaborate with schools, families, LA and agencies to plan personalised transitions.
• Organise and deliver transition activities, events and sessions.
• Coordinate Initial Needs Assessments and arrange tailored support from day one.
• Support admissions and enrolment to be accessible and inclusive.
• Work with curriculum teams to embed inclusive practices.
• Provide guidance on reasonable adjustments and inclusive learning environments.
• Monitor learner progress and transitions using data and reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Level 2 English and Maths

IAG qualification (Level 5 or equivalent)

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with SEND and ensuring they have the very best start to their college journey?

We're looking for a dedicated SEND Admissions & Transitions Officer to join our Inclusive Learning team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in shaping the experience of learners with SEND, ensuring they receive personalised support from their first interaction with the College through to successful transition into learning, employment or higher education.

Working closely with students, families, schools, curriculum teams, the Local Authority and external agencies, you'll coordinate high-quality admissions and transition programmes that reduce barriers to learning, promote independence and enable every learner to thrive.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate the admissions and transition process for learners with SEND, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Work closely with schools, parents, carers, the Local Authority and external agencies to gather information and develop personalised transition programmes.
• Organise and deliver transition activities, including open events, visits, virtual sessions and summer engagement programmes.
• Coordinate Initial Needs Assessments and ensure learners receive tailored support from the outset of their College journey.
• Support the admissions and enrolment process, ensuring it is accessible, inclusive and responsive to individual learner needs.
• Develop strong working relationships with curriculum teams to embed inclusive practice and effective support strategies across the College.
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues, employers and stakeholders on reasonable adjustments and inclusive learning environments.
• Monitor learner progress, retention and successful transitions using both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Attend EHCP reviews and transition meetings, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and within statutory timescales.
• Contribute to the development of staff training, new initiatives and resources that enhance inclusive practice across the College.

What we're looking for:

• Four GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including English and Maths, with evidence of Level 2 English and Maths qualifications.
• Experience supporting young people with SEND and a strong understanding of the barriers they may face.
• A working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2014), Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and inclusive practice.
• Experience developing personalised support or transition programmes.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with learners, families, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A professional or SEND-related qualification, or a willingness to achieve one within the first year of employment.
• A Level 5 Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) qualification, or a willingness to work towards this.
• A flexible, innovative and learner-centred approach with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for students with SEND.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Safeguarding Statement

NewCollege Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Referenceswillbesoughtonshortlistedcandidatesbeforeinterviewandbyagreement