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Transition coordinator, careers lead and classroom support
Sidestrand Hall School, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0NH14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 34 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale F
Hourly rate
- £15.56
What skills and experience we're looking for
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate transition planning for students moving to further education, training, employment, and adult services.
- Support students and families through post-school applications, including college placements, transport, funding, and adult social care processes.
- Organise transition visits, college visits, careers fairs, work experience opportunities, and employer engagement activities.
- Work collaboratively with class teachers, EHCP Coordinators, colleges, and external agencies to secure positive outcomes for students.
- Provide information, advice, and guidance to students and families regarding future pathways and opportunities.
- Support the school's careers programme and contribute towards achieving and maintaining high Gatsby Benchmark standards.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure statutory careers information is up to date and compliant.
- Provide targeted classroom support to students, ensuring they can access learning and achieve their individual outcomes.
- Support the implementation of EHCP targets, behaviour plans, and personalised learning programmes.
- Promote pupils' wellbeing, independence, confidence, and social development.
- Assist with educational visits, enrichment activities, and work-related learning opportunities linked to students' transition and preparation for adulthood.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Candidate Profile:
- Experience of working with young people, preferably those with SEND.
- Experience of coordinating or supporting transition planning, careers education, or student progression.
- Knowledge of EHCP processes and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes.
- Understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks and careers education requirements.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
- HLTA qualification, equivalent qualification, or substantial relevant experience.
- Experience within a special school or specialist SEND provision.
- Experience organising careers events, work experience, or employer engagement activities.
- Knowledge of post-16 and post-19 pathways, supported employment, apprenticeships, and further education opportunities.
- Careers Leader qualification or willingness to undertake relevant professional development.
What the school offers its staff
Pupil Profile: Varied, including speech and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum condition, social and emotional mental health needs, and learning difficulties.
What we offer
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
- A supportive and dedicated staff team.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- A positive and inclusive working environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to an ambitious careers and transition programme.
- Access to an Employee assistance program
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare, it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Sidestrand Hall School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 7 to 19
- Size
- 199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hr@sidestrandhall.norfolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01263578144
We are all immensely proud of our School. Sidestrand Hall School caters for pupils aged 7 – 19 years with wide ranging complex needs. The School stands in 15 acres of land on the North Norfolk Coast. We have a range of specialist facilities on site including gardens, greenhouse, woods with a bike trail, a go-kart track, mechanics and construction workshops, science lab, food technology room, sensory room, purpose built Sixth Form and residential units.
Our mission statement demonstrates our purpose as moving Achievement beyond Expectation.
Sidestrand Hall has a highly qualified, skilled and committed staff who guide and support pupils through a range of learning experiences which provide them with the skills, knowledge and qualifications they need. All pupils follow the National Curriculum differentiated to their needs and the extended curriculum offers opportunities for outdoor learning, developing independence and being an active member of the community.
Every pupil leaves Sidestrand Hall with Nationally recognised qualifications that prepare them for their next steps and work towards the outcomes of the SEN code of Practice, Preparing for Adulthood – Employment/Education, Independent Living, Community Participation and Good Health.
Arranging a visit to Sidestrand Hall School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sidestrandhall.norfolk.sch.uk.
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