School Transitions Officer

USC; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

USC is seeking a School Transitions Officer to actively partner with local schools and external agencies, guiding young people with SEND needs through college transitions. The role focuses on primary schools in Sedgemoor while flexibly supporting all USC Colleges and liaising with parents, carers and stakeholders to ensure a successful learner journey.

The officer will attend planning meetings and EHCP reviews, offer guidance on suitable courses, arrange tasters, and develop robust

Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with schools and external agencies.
• Ability to coordinate structured transition pathways for learners with SEND/EHCPs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with local schools and external agencies to support transitions into college.
• Coordinate tasters sessions and provide learner-centred transition plans.
• Attend EHCP reviews to understand potential learners and provide guidance.

Job description

The School Transitions Officer is responsible for actively working with local schools and external agencies to support young people in making a successful transition into college, playing a vital role in student recruitment, progression and retention.The postholder will build and maintain strong relationships with local schools, parents/carers, young people and key stakeholders, including wide range of specialist schools, to coordinate structured and supportive transition pathways for young people with SEND needs and EHCP's. There will be a specific focus on primary Schools in the Sedgemoor area, but this will need to be flexible on need and the role requires work across all four USC Colleges.The School Transitions Officer will be a key point of contact for schools and will attend planning meetings and EHCP annual reviews to gain a clear understanding of potential students. To be able to support offer guidance to learner, particularly those with additional needs or vulnerabilities,
towards suitable courses and to provide college curriculum with key information on learners. This will include arranging taster sessions, and facilitating robust, learner-centred transition plans.In addition, the postholder will play an integral role in the EHCP consultation process and proactively identify and respond to individual student needs, providing effective, solution-focused support to enable positive outcomes.This is a dynamic role requiring strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, alongside a commitment to inclusive practice and high-quality learner experience.