EHCP & Transition Coordinator

EHCP High Needs & Transition Coordinator

Join Tameside College as the EHCP High Needs & Transition Coordinator, where you will support students with additional learning needs to achieve their full potential across the college experience.

• Work alongside the Learning Support Coordinator and assist the Team Leader to remove barriers to learning for students with additional needs.
• Oversee the learner journey for students with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and/or high needs, from transition into college through to preparation for next steps.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to break down barriers ensuring academic and social success for learners.
• Maintain effective relationships with schools and local authorities and manage EHCP tracking and funding systems.

• Relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience;
  Level 2 qualification in a vocational or Key Skill area, with intention to progress to Level 3 linked to support, learning or disability.
• Thorough knowledge of legislation concerning learners with difficulties/disabilities (SEN Code of Practice, Single Equality Duty, Health and Safety).
• Broad curriculum knowledge across BTEC, City & Guilds, NVQ, Apprenticeships.
• Experience supporting learners with difficulties/disabilities across curriculum areas and addressing social, emotional, behavioural challenges.
• Experience planning and delivering support across all course levels, using a range of methodologies, including Assistive Technologies and exam access arrangements.
• Enthusiastic, resilient, highly motivated.

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on‑site gym at our Beaufort Road campus
• Retail discounts
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 33 days’ holidays for full‑time positions (pro‑rata for part‑time)

Tameside College offers a supportive and inclusive environment committed to safeguarding and welfare. All staff must obtain an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check. The role may require an additional barred list check for regulated activity.

Recruitment agencies are not being used for this vacancy; please apply directly.