TRANSITION OFFICER

John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two pension schemes

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Discounted in-house spa and salon

Job summary

John Ruskin College seeks a Transition Officer to support learners with EHCPs, SEND and other needs as they move into college. You will work closely with students, families, schools and Local Authorities to ensure appropriate support from the start of their educational journey.

Join a forward-thinking, student-centered team focused on inclusion, with 37 hours weekly, 8:45–17:00, and a salary pro-rated to 28,642.36 for 40 weeks. Interviews commence from 20th August.

Qualifications

• Qualified in SEND/ learning needs or related field, or working towards one.
• Experience working with learners in education or support settings.
• Knowledge of SEND and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Level 2 English and Maths or willingness to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transition and admissions activities for learners with SEND.
• Complete EHCP consultations and support statutory processes.
• Conduct pre-entry assessments and gather information to inform support planning.
• Develop learner support profiles and transition documentation.
• Build positive relationships with schools, parents/carers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Support transition events, interviews, open evenings and enrolment activities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Safeguarding

SEND knowledge

Organisation

English & Maths Level 2

Education

Qualification in SEND/Education/Wellbeing

Job description

Transition Officer

Job Type: Support

Job Category: Supported Learning

Employment Basis: Established (salaried)

Location: John Ruskin College - Croydon, East Surrey College - Redhill

Salary Range: £31,094 pro rated to £28,642.36 (40 weeks)

Closing Date: 22/11/2026

Documents

• Introduction from the Principal.pdf (PDF, 156.25kb)
• OSC Corporation Competency Framework 2019.pdf (PDF, 472.18kb)
• Transition Officer JD&PS - July 2026.pdf (PDF, 177.38kb)

College location: East Surrey College (Redhill) and John Ruskin College (Selsdon)

Salary: £31,094 pro rated to £28,642.36 (40 weeks)

Hours: 37 hours (8:45 – 17:00 Mon-Fri)

Interviews: 20th August onwards

Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEND to achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a Transition Officer to support learners with EHCPs, SEND and other learning needs as they transition into college. Working closely with students, families, schools and Local Authorities, you will help ensure learners receive the right support from the start of their educational journey.

As Transition Officer, You Will

• Coordinate transition and admissions activities for learners with SEND.
• Complete EHCP consultations and support statutory processes.
• Conduct pre-entry assessments and gather information to inform support planning.
• Develop learner support profiles and transition documentation.
• Build positive relationships with schools, parents/carers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Support transition events, interviews, open evenings and enrolment activities.

The successful candidate must

• Have a relevant qualification in SEND (Learning Needs), education, wellbeing or in a related area or willing to work towards one
• Have experience working with young people in an educational or support setting.
• Knowledge of SEND and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve)

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.