Transition and Inclusion Coordinator

BURNLEY COLLEGE; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transition and Inclusion Coordinator at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre will work with the Additional Learning Support Manager to ensure a comprehensive ALS service. You will coordinate learners' transitions from school to college and develop experiences to help SEN learners settle into college life.

You will build robust data systems, deploy SEND practitioners and pastoral mentors, and collaborate with students, staff, parents, schools and external agencies to maximise safeguarding and

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above required.
• Hold or be working toward an appropriate SEN qualification.
• Excellent communication, organisation and planning skills.
• High-level Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of ALS data systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the transition of learners from schools to College.
• Develop experiences to aid SEN learners settling into College life.
• Ensure a high-quality experience for students with high needs.
• Develop and maintain robust data systems for accurate records.
• Utilise SEND Practitioners and pastoral mentors effectively.
• Collaborate with students, staff, parents/carers, schools and external agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation & planning

Microsoft Office

Data management

SEN knowledge

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

SEN qualification (in progress or awarded)

Tools

ALS data systems

EHCP processes

Job description

We are recruiting a Transition and Inclusion Coordinator to work with the Additional Learning Support Manager to ensure the College delivers a comprehensive additional learning support service. The role coordinates the transition of learners from schools to College, develops experiences to aid SEN learners settling into College life, and ensures a high-quality experience for students with high needs.

As Transition and Inclusion Coordinator, you will develop and maintain robust systems for accurate data, utilise Send Support Practitioners and pastoral mentors effectively, and work collaboratively with students, staff, parents/carers, schools and external agencies. You will make effective use of SEND data, ensure compliance with ESFA guidelines and the SEND Code of Practice, and support coordination of additional learning support resources to maximise staff skill sets and student outcomes.

The successful candidate will have good general education including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, and hold or be working towards an appropriate special educational needs qualification. You will possess excellent communication, organisation and planning skills, high-level Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of EHCP processes and ALS data systems, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development within a collaborative college environment.

The salary for this post is up to £33,290

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Monday 12 October 2026

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

The successful candidate will have good general education including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, and hold or be working towards an appropriate special educational needs qualification. You will possess excellent communication, organisation and planning skills, high-level Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of EHCP processes and ALS data systems, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development within a collaborative college environment.

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.