Inclusive Transitions Coordinator

Dn Colleges Group; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DN Colleges is seeking an Inclusive Transition Coordinator to support students with SEND as they transition into college. You will work with schools, families and external agencies to identify needs and coordinate early support.

The role emphasizes person-centred planning, maintaining confidential records, and promoting independence and progression into adulthood, including employment and independent living.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in learning support, SEND, education or youth work.
• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience of supporting young people with SEND in education/training or related environment.
• Knowledge of SEND and EHCPs with ability to develop person-centred support plans.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills with ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with schools and education providers to support prospective learners with SEND as they transition into college.
• Assess individual learner needs and develop personalised, person-centred transition plans.
• Manage a caseload of learners, maintaining regular contact and monitoring progress against agreed actions.
• Contribute to EHCP consultations, reviews and transition planning activities.
• Liaise effectively with learners, parents/carers, curriculum teams, support services and external agencies.
• Coordinate transition activities, including visits, familiarisation sessions and information-sharing meetings.
• Ensure learner support information is communicated accurately and securely to relevant college teams.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with data protection requirements.
• Promote inclusion, independence, high aspirations and positive progression outcomes for learners with SEND.
• Support preparation for adulthood outcomes, including employment, independent living, community participation and health.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Relationship-building

Caseload management

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in learning support

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve successful outcomes and progress into adulthood?

We are looking for an Inclusive Transition Coordinator to join our Student Services/SEND team. In this rewarding role, you will support students with SEND through their transition into college, helping to ensure they have the right support in place from the very beginning of their journey. Working closely with schools, families, curriculum teams and external agencies, you will play a key role in identifying individual needs, coordinating support and promoting positive progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of supporting young people with SEND who is committed to inclusion, independence and ensuring every learner has the opportunity to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with schools and education providers to support prospective learners with SEND as they transition into college.
• Assess individual learner needs and develop personalised, person-centred transition plans.
• Manage a caseload of learners, maintaining regular contact and monitoring progress against agreed actions.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) consultations, reviews and transition planning activities.
• Liaise effectively with learners, parents/carers, curriculum teams, support services and external agencies.
• Coordinate transition activities, including visits, familiarisation sessions and information-sharing meetings.
• Ensure learner support information is communicated accurately and securely to relevant college teams.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with data protection requirements.
• Promote inclusion, independence, high aspirations and positive progression outcomes for learners with SEND.
• Support preparation for adulthood outcomes, including employment, independent living, community participation and health.

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in learning support, SEND, education, youth work or relevant equivalent experience.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Experience of supporting young people with SEND within an education, training or related environment.
• Knowledge of SEND and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with the ability to develop person-centred support plans.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload.

Benefits for Working for DN Colleges

At DN Colleges, we are committed to supporting our colleagues and creating an inclusive, positive and rewarding working environment. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to learners' lives while developing your own skills and career.

We are proud of our ASPIRE values and foster a culture built on ambition, support, partnership, innovation, responsibility and equality. You will also benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and be encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement across the organisation.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Inclusive Transition Coordinator but you might know this as SEND Transition Coordinator, SEND Transition Advisor, Education Transition Coordinator, Learner Support Transition Coordinator or SEND Pathway Coordinator.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.

Closing date- 5th November 2026