The Learner Support Department is a dynamic team that serve the College community, providing innovative and nurturing support to students with Learning difficulties, disabilities and/or medical conditions. The Learning Support Deaprtment is seeking a new Transitional Needs Officer to support the student journey into college. If you are a positive, outgoing individual who can adapt and support students with complex needs this job is for you. A Transitional Needs Officer works with a range of mainstream and special schools to aid applicants with their educational journey and long term aspirations. Working with the local authority and EHCP students, successful candidates will hold a proficient knowledge and experience of a range of learning difficulties and medical needs to adapt and respond to students needs. With the ability to travel independently to various locations across Preston and surrounding areas. At Preston College we take great pride in supporting all of our learners to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for. We are a “Good” College and Ofsted agrees. We are ambitious in seeking excellent outcomes for our learners, communities, employers and staff. Our Board of Governors is committed to a Three Year Plan, which sets out our aspirations from 2023 to 2026. Job Title: Transition Officer: SEN 0.6 FTE, Permanent (52 weeks a year) Salary: From £ 28,665 (SCP 22) to £ 32,174 (SCP 26) per annum pro rata depending on qualifications and experience Hours: 22.2hrs per week, 0.6 FTE, Permanent Closing Date for Applications: Monday 6th January 2024 Interview Date: TBC If you feel that this exciting opportunity is the right fit for you, then we look forward to your application. The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service. About us: Our mission to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. This reflects what we aim to do every day. We pride ourselves on our community focus, with a diverse mix of learners and staff, and plan our curriculum and other activities to give everyone the chance to truly achieve what they are capable of. We believe that we are inspirational in what we do, and that the support we offer to both our learners and our staff is second to none. What we offer: Preston College have been awarded ‘Gold’ by Investors in People and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below, for a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD. Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them. Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases. Generous Annual Leave entitlement. Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher’s Pension Scheme. Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent). Free car parking. Cycle to work scheme. Access to health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments and PNE children’s holiday club all based at Preston College.