Responsibilities
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated individual to the role of Transitions Keyworker. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding area of the curriculum, which boasts continued learner success and achievement.
The successful candidate must be able to ensure that students with an EHCP make a successful transition from schools and other post 16 provision into College. This will involve working closely with other agencies, institutions and parents to design a transition plan for Supported Learning students and making sure they have a fully supported transition into College.
Qualifications
- Maths and English to Level 2 or a willingness to work towards.
- Experience of working with young people in an advisory or support role.
- Full understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the expectations and duties towards young people regarding transition.
- Understanding of the special educational needs, disabilities and other barriers that young people may present within school.
- Ability to profile and assess needs, devise a Transition Plan and contribute ideas for appropriate support from college.
- Ability to build rapport with young people and offer unbiased advice to support their next steps in education.
- Knowledge and understanding of EHCPs and the role of colleges.
- Excellent written skills including spelling and grammar.
Benefits
- Positive and enjoyable working environment.
- Working 18 hours per week.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Permanent contract.
- Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution: Merseyside Pension Scheme – 20.10%.
- Free on-site parking.
- 10% discounts at all College Catering outlets and subsidised Starbucks.
- 15% off meals in our Colours restaurant on Thursday and Friday evenings.
- 15% off treatments in our College Hair & Beauty Salons.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discount Scheme.
- Well‑being events and access to a well‑being portal.
- CPD.
- Opportunities for career development within the team and wider college.
St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are committed to Equality and Diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Location: Knowsley, Merseyside, United Kingdom (L36 3SD)
Salary: £13,540.50 to £15,442.50 per year
Contract: Permanent – Part‑time
Posted: 7 days ago
Job reference: AO1600200KnoTK
Documents: Transition Keyworker JD and PS November 2025.docx
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