Transition Coach

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we have a position available for aTransition Coach on a full time, permanent basis. In return,you will receive a competitive salary of £24,263 per annum.

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work. You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

The Transition Coach Role:

As our Transition Coach, you will work with potential new students who need additional support to successfully make the move to College.

The Transition Coach will work in conjunction with the SEND Team, teaching staff, applicants and parents to provide tailored support from initial visits through to College induction.

Responsibilities as our Transition Coach will include:

• Provide support and guidance through the pre-entry processes to potential students and parents/carers, to advise on support available at College and help plan for next steps. Develop a good understanding of the curriculum and support programmes The College can offer.
• Assist in the consultation process liaising with local authorities and external professionals to review individual applicants support needs and plan steps to College.
• Support students transition to College through agreeing and implementing a plan of activities with all professionals working with the student.
• Work with staff at feeder schools to identify the students most likely to need additional support with managing the transition to college and agree support plans and visits,
• Coordinate transition support for an agreed caseload of students. Monitoring effectiveness whilst providing continued support to the students, and staff, until such time as the students are settled on their programmes.
• Motivate, encourage and support the student to socially engage and integrate within our college community. This may include supporting students in activities as part of the student’s course or through cross-college events.
• To participate in student induction, college orientation and obtaining accurate course timetables prior to start of term to ensure support is in place for Day 1 plans.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of both the school and college contexts, establishing effective working relationships. Including careers coordinators, Youth Connections and heads of the learning programmes throughout the College.
• Support the planning and delivery of key transition projects.
• Effectively track progress of transition support and the long-term outcomes, analyse data and themes to provide regular reports on progress and impact.

As our Transition Coach, you’llideally have:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths
• Education/training to level 2 (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2)
• Previous experience working with people with learning difficulties, disabilities and/or challenging behaviours
• Experience working in a busy environment to manage a caseload, working to key deadlines
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Awareness or training supporting your knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Working with student databases ie ProMonitor/ProSolution
• Communication skills including written and verbal, ability to manage difficult or challenging conversations
• Interest and confidence in communicating with a variety of young people and adults who have a range of additional support needs.
• Ability to plan and organise events, multitasking between projects
• Ability to analyse data sets and produce reports

Benefits you will receive:

• You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:
• 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
• up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
• Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Transition Coach role,then please click ‘apply’ now!

Closing date:- 10 December 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.