Transitions Officer

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT); Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym

On-site parking

Free online qualifications

Discounted Starbucks

Job summary

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT) in Epsom is seeking a dedicated SEN support assistant to work term-time only. You will provide in-class support, advocate for students, and help develop study skills and independence.

You will build strong relationships with SENCOs, parents and carers, coordinate with the Careers Team, and assist with transitions to internships, employment or further study. The role demands initiative, professionalism and adaptability to students' needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a small team.
• Initiative and decision-making.
• Ambassador for the college with professionalism.
• Adaptable to the needs of students.
• Good organisation and IT for administrative tasks.
• Experience of supporting students with SEN including SEMH.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or evidence that you can support students to study at this level.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting professional relationships with school SENCOs, parents and carers.
• Liaise with parents and carers.
• Share best practice with curriculum staff.
• Attend Annual Reviews for School Links students, as required.
• Arrange bespoke transition visits, as required.
• Attend open days and transition events for feeder schools and Local Authorities.
• In class support to students and act as an advocate.
• Help students develop study skills and grow their independence.
• Contribute to monitoring of students.
• Work with the Careers Team to support students moving on from College into Supported Internship, employment or further study.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Ambassador

IT literacy

SEN support

Student advocacy

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

Job description

Term time only (40 weeks per year) / Fixed term until July 2027

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to work in a small team
• Able to use your own initiative and make decisions
• Confidence to act as an ambassador for the college, with knowledge and professionalism
• To be adaptable to the needs of students
• Good organisation and presentation skills and confidence using IT for administrative tasks
• Experience of supporting students with special educational needs including SEMH.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English at grade C or above or evidence that you can support students to study at this level

Duties/responsibilities

• Build trusting professional relationships with school SENCOs, parents and carers
• Liaise with parents and carers
• Share best practice with curriculum staff
• Attend Annual Reviews for School Links students, as required
• Arrange bespoke transition visits, as required
• Attend open days and transition events for feeder schools and Local Authorities
• In class support to students and act as an advocate
• Help students develop study skills and grow their independence
• Contribute to monitoring of students
• Work with the Careers Team to support students moving on from College into Supported Internship, employment or further study.

Benefits

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students "enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed", and benefit from "highly supportive relationships" with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are "effective" with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place "an effective policy for safer recruitment."

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

Closing date 8th October 2026

Interview date Friday 16th October 2026