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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications & Experience
* 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.
Benefits
* 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.
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