Transition Practice Lead: SEND & EHCPs

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Transition Practice Lead in Surrey to oversee and enhance transition, assessment and admissions for learners with SEND. You will ensure day-one support and coordinate EHCP-related processes.

The role emphasizes leading a team of Transition Officers, collaborating with Local Authorities and schools, and ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice while monitoring High Needs funding and learner needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND learners in an education or relevant support setting.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, SEND transition and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience coordinating EHCP consultations or statutory processes.
• Experience working with Local Authorities, schools, SENCOs and families.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• A relevant qualification in SEND, education, wellbeing or related area, or willingness to work towards one.
• 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 the SEND Code of Practice
• Monitor learner needs, provision and High Needs funding
• Drive high-quality, inclusive practice across the organisation

Skills

EHCP consultations

SEND transition planning

Team leadership

Statutory processes

SEND Code of Practice

High Needs funding monitoring

Communication

Organisation

Relationship-building

Education

Qualification in SEND, education, wellbeing or related area

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Transition Practice Lead in Surrey to oversee and enhance transition, assessment and admissions for learners with SEND. You will ensure day-one support and coordinate EHCP-related processes.

The role emphasizes leading a team of Transition Officers, collaborating with Local Authorities and schools, and ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice while monitoring High Needs funding and learner needs.