Transition Practice Lead

Transition Practice Lead

Job Type

Support

Job Category

Supported Learning

Employment Basis

Established (salaried)Location

John Ruskin College - Croydon, East Surrey College - Redhill

Salary Range

£36,000.87

Closing Date

24/10/2026

Hours

37 hours (8:45 – 17:00 Mon-Fri)

Are you an experienced SEND professional looking to lead and shape outstanding transition support for learners with additional needs?We are seeking a Transition Practice Lead to develop and oversee a high-quality transition offer for learners with EHCPs, SEND and other learning barriers. Reporting to the Head of Inclusion, you will lead transition planning, EHCP consultation processes and a team of Transition Officers, ensuring learners receive the right support from day one.

As Transition Practice Lead, you will:Lead transition, assessment and admissions processes for learners with SEND.Coordinate and quality assure EHCP consultations and statutory processes.Develop effective support plans and transition arrangements.Line manage and support Transition Officers.Build strong partnerships with Local Authorities, schools, SENCOs, parents and carers.Monitor provision, learner needs and High Needs funding requirements.Drive high-quality, inclusive practice across the college

The successful candidate must

Have a relevant qualification in SEND (Learning Needs), education, wellbeing or in a related area or willing to work towards oneKnowledge and training relevant to SEND transition, EHCP processes or inclusive practiceExperience of line management Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, particularly in relation to FE transition and EHCP processesHave experience working with young people in an educational or support setting.Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve)

Interviews are expected to take place from 20th of August onwards. 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. *Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of sending your CV, unfortunately you have not been selected for the position.