Transition Coordinator and Learning Support Assistant

The Excelsior Academy, London, E8 2EY

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,880.00 Annually (FTE)

Transition Coordinator and Learning Support Assistant job summary

Transition Coordinator & Learning Support Assistant
The Excelsior Academy | Maternity Cover |Term Time + 5 Days

£32,049 per annum (Scale 4, Point 7 £28,880 + £3,169 Coordinator Allowance).

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Are you passionate about helping young people navigate some of the most important transitions of their lives? The Excelsior Academy is looking for a motivated and compassionate professional to join our inclusive, high-achieving community in a unique combined role.

Working across two complementary functions, you will lead on transition planning for students with SEND coordinating IEPs, supporting post-16 pathways, and building relationships with families and external agencies while also providing hands-on learning support in the classroom under the direction of our experienced teaching staff.

This is a rewarding role for someone who thrives on variety, believes every student deserves the highest expectations, and wants to make a tangible difference to young people's futures.

What we're looking for:

Experience working with young people with complex barriers to learning, a strong knowledge of SEND and transition frameworks, and the confidence to engage with students, staff, families, and external partners. A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education is essential.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint in advance of the closing date.

The Excelsior Academy is committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Excelsior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 992 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Excelsior Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-petchey-academy

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