SEND Transition Coordinator

Central Bedfordshire College; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

People's pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Bedford College Group seeks a SEND Transition Coordinator to join the Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support teams across Shuttleworth College, Old Warden, and Central Bedfordshire College—Dunstable Campus.

You will assess and plan high-quality support for students with SEND, coordinate with schools and authorities, and lead staff CPD to ensure smooth enrolment and safeguarding across sites.

Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Level 5 qualification in Education, Health or Social Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan high-quality support for students with SEND, including those with EHCPs, ensuring smooth transitions into college.
• Collaborate with schools, Local Authorities and curriculum teams to gather information and support enrolment transitions.
• Deliver CPD to curriculum staff on meeting specific needs and support students and families.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and health & safety; maintain compliance and professional standards.
• Engage in ongoing training and responsive development to improve services.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Adaptability

Innovative thinking

Education

A Levels or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths (A-C)

Level 5 in Education, Health, or Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: Between £30,915 and £41,085 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 25/09/2026 23:59

Role: SEND Transition Coordinator

Location: Shuttleworth College - Old Warden and Central Bedfordshire College - Kingsway Dunstable Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £30,915 and £41,085 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays,People's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a SEND Transition Coordinator to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Transition Coordinator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Role Purpose - Assess and plan high-quality support for students with SEND, including those with EHCPs, ensuring smooth transitions into college and alignment with individual aspirations.
• Assessment & Planning - Conduct assessments for High Needs and SEND students, determine appropriate provision, complete professional reports for funding panels, and ensure timely documentation.
• Collaboration & Transition - Liaise with schools, Local Authorities, and curriculum teams to gather information, plan transitions, and support students before and during enrolment.
• Training & Engagement - Deliver CPD to curriculum staff on meeting specific needs, build strong relationships with students and parents/carers, and participate in marketing events and college activities.
• Statutory Duties - Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health & safety; engage in ongoing training and development to maintain compliance and professional standards.

About You

• Qualifications - A Levels or equivalent; GCSE English and Maths (A-C); graduate or vocational training at Level 5 in Education, Health, or Social Sciences.
• Knowledge & Experience - Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice (2014), safeguarding, equality and diversity; experience supporting young people with SEND/EHCP in FE settings and leading meetings with stakeholders.
• Technical Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems; ability to produce professional reports; excellent administrative and record-keeping skills; understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Core Competencies - Effective communication (verbal, written, telephone), strong organisational and time-management skills, ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, innovate, and adapt to change.
• Values & Attributes - Commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries; flexible approach, willingness to travel across sites, continuous professional development, and access to own transport.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit.

To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.