SEND Transition Lead: Team & Compliance

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting a Transition Officer Lead to shape outstanding transition support for learners with SEND at our South East FE provider.

You will oversee and develop transition, assessment and admissions processes, lead a team of Transition Officers, and collaborate with Local Authorities, schools, SENCOs and families to ensure smooth, compliant planning from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND learners in education or relevant support setting.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, SEND transition and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience coordinating EHCP consultations or statutory processes.
• Previous line management or team management experience.
• Experience working with Local Authorities, schools, SENCOs and families.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Level 2 English and Maths, or willingness to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and quality assure EHCP consultations and statutory processes.
• Develop effective transition and learner support plans.
• Lead and support a team of Transition Officers.
• Work closely with Local Authorities, schools, SENCOs, parents/carers and external partners.
• Support EHCP annual reviews and ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice.
• Monitor learner needs, provision and High Needs funding.
• Drive high-quality, inclusive practice across the organisation.

Skills

SEND experience

EHCP knowledge

SEN Code of Practice

EHCP consultations

team leadership

stakeholder collaboration

English & Maths Level 2

Education

Relevant SEND qualification

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting a Transition Officer Lead to shape outstanding transition support for learners with SEND at our South East FE provider.

You will oversee and develop transition, assessment and admissions processes, lead a team of Transition Officers, and collaborate with Local Authorities, schools, SENCOs and families to ensure smooth, compliant planning from day one.