Knowsley Community College
Transition Keyworker
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Are you looking for a new permanent job opportunity?
Are you passionate about Inclusion?
Would you like to support Inclusive Learning students in achieving their qualifications?
If yes, this could be the opportunity for you!
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.
The Successful Candidate Must Have
- SEND qualification
- 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
- An understanding of the special educational needs, disabilities and other barriers that young people may present within school.
- Ability to profile and assess needs, to 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 excellent spelling and grammar
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What can we offer you?
- 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%
- Death in Service benefits
- 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
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.
Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
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.
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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.
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Transition Keyworker
St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom
WA10 1PP
£13,540.50 to £15,442.50 per year
Permanent - Part-time
Posted 6 days ago
Closing date: 02/08/2026
Job reference: AO1626329St TK
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Transition Keyworker
St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom
£13,540.50 to £15,442.50 per year
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