The Manchester College is based at many sites across the city, each with its own specialist cutting edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest FE College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

We have an exciting opportunity at our City Campus to join our Supported Learning Department as a Transition Officer on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) basis.

The Transition Officer plays a key role in ensuring that the move from school to college for young people with an Education Health and Care Plan is smooth and successful.

Full participation to team working to drive an inclusive strategy whilst working independently on a day-to-day basis.

To establish strong networks and professional working relationships with a wide range of schools, colleges, parents, internal and external agencies across the Greater Manchester district to facilitate the effective transition of learners with a SEND into the college.

Working autonomously within multi-agency professional meetings. An ability to seek out additional information to enable informed and complex decisions using the available information for learners with a SEND.

In order to do this role, you will need:

Disability Specialism, Level 2 Certificate In supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalentL2 English and Maths or equivalentRecent teaching or supporting learners with a SEND and application of person-centred approaches to support and learningDeveloping and working with Education, Health and Care plans and contributing in Person Centred ReviewsWorking with multi-agencies to plan and provide effective support to learners with SENDCreating bespoke packages to support peopleIn return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Significant pension contributionRetail discountsEmployee Assistance ProgramCycle to work schemeSimply Health scheme care vouchersThe Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our website to apply! (url removed)/vacancies.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

The closing date for this job advert is 16/01/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.