EHCP Transition Officer
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | FTE- £27,952.85/Actual Salary – £19,936.02 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Macclesfield, SK11 8LF |
| Company: | Macclesfield College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 231 |
Summary
Job Advert
Our ALS Department is expanding and we are excited to announce that we are looking for an additional team member to join as a EHCP
Transition Officer.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!
The Role
Monday to Thursday -Term Time Only - 38 weeks 30 hours per week.
To ensure that effective transition programmes are implemented and monitored relating to the statutory assessment Education,
Health and Care Plans (EHCP) for students with and without special educational needs and/or disability as specified in the Special
Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice (2015).
The successful candidate will also be required to deliver specialist information, advice and guidance to young people and their
parents and carers in a range of external and internal settings.
Main Duties for this role include
* To work collaboratively with students who are transitioning from Specialist Provisions, Alternative Provisions, Resource
Provisions and students who are NEET and at risk of becoming NEET.
* To liaise with Local Authorities/Schools and other educational settings. Join statutory meetings with parents/carers and young
people and attend annual reviews on and off site.
* To be the colleges first point of contact when liaising with agencies, parents, and carers regarding the transition of EHCP
Student’s
* Formulate, implement, monitor and review transition plans.
* Arrange transition visits for potential EHCP students.
Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?
We are proud of our fantastic benefits, inclusive of:
* 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Real Living Wage Employer
* Family friendly policy
* Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
* Long Service Recognition and Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health
* Onsite staff counsellor to support our mental health strategy.
* Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and
development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team.
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work
* Good for ME, Good for FE – Volunteering, Fundraising
* Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
* Onsite Starbucks café
Pre-employment Screening
All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;
* Evidence of your right to work in the UK
* Proof of Identity
* A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
* Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate
adjustments.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due
diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at
interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we
actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families.
Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.
Our ALS Department is expanding and we are excited to announce that we are looking for an additional team member to join as a EHCP
Transition Officer.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!
The Role
Monday to Thursday -Term Time Only - 38 weeks 30 hours per week.
To ensure that effective transition programmes are implemented and monitored relating to the statutory assessment Education,
Health and Care Plans (EHCP) for students with and without special educational needs and/or disability as specified in the Special
Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice (2015).
The successful candidate will also be required to deliver specialist information, advice and guidance to young people and their
parents and carers in a range of external and internal settings.
Main Duties for this role include
* To work collaboratively with students who are transitioning from Specialist Provisions, Alternative Provisions, Resource
Provisions and students who are NEET and at risk of becoming NEET.
* To liaise with Local Authorities/Schools and other educational settings. Join statutory meetings with parents/carers and young
people and attend annual reviews on and off site.
* To be the colleges first point of contact when liaising with agencies, parents, and carers regarding the transition of EHCP
Student’s
* Formulate, implement, monitor and review transition plans.
* Arrange transition visits for potential EHCP students.
Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?
We are proud of our fantastic benefits, inclusive of:
* 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Real Living Wage Employer
* Family friendly policy
* Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
* Long Service Recognition and Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health
* Onsite staff counsellor to support our mental health strategy.
* Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and
development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team.
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work
* Good for ME, Good for FE – Volunteering, Fundraising
* Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
* Onsite Starbucks café
Pre-employment Screening
All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;
* Evidence of your right to work in the UK
* Proof of Identity
* A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
* Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate
adjustments.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due
diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at
interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we
actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families.
Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.