job description
SPRINGBOARD Stevenage TRANSITION AND ASSESSMENT
CO-ORDINATOR
the hart learning group
The Hart Learning Group is a charitable organisation with a mission to create social and economic value through learning. The Hart Learning Group currently includes:
North Hertfordshire College (NHC):an occupationally focussed further education college with campuses in Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth.
Hart Learning & Development (HL&D):a progressive new learning and development business which supports businesses of all sizes to engage with and invest in emerging talent.
The Hart Schools Trust:a burgeoning schools trust which currently sponsors a secondary academy (Thomas Alleyne's Academy) and two studio schools (the Da Vinci School of Creative Enterprise in Letchworth and the Da Vinci School of Science and Engineering in Stevenage).
As the Group diversifies and grows, we need people who share our passion for the role that education can play in transforming lives and businesses.
our mission
The Hart Learning Group has a clear mission to create economic and social value for individuals, businesses and communities through learning. That mission gives us real clarity of purpose. We exist because of our expertise in teaching and learning. We will not be drawn into pieces of work which do not leverage that expertise to the benefit of our students and customers.
our values
Our values align with our mission and strategy:
Quality: we strive constantly to improve the quality of our teaching and learning. We are intolerant of poor quality and always aim for Outstanding.
Innovation: we agitate for new and better ways of doing things. We will look within and beyond the education sector for transformational innovations.
Accountability: we set clear, reasonable expectations and we expect colleagues to deliver. We don’tmake excuses.
Integrity: we have a strong moral compass, and we do the right thing for our customers, forour colleagues, and for the group.
Sustainability: we take decisions that work for the medium- and long-term: socially, economically, and environmentally.
Springboard Transition and Assessment Co-ordinator
Hours:FT
Remuneration:£27,648 E8 31
Reporting: Direct to: Head of Springboard
Working with:North Hertfordshire College/Hart Learning and Development/Hart Learning Group
role specification
implement processes for working collaboratively in order to support young people with learning difficulties and disabilities in their transition to and from Springboard
establish a supportive and professional relationship with students at referral stage and during transition
plan an effective transition between school/alternative provision and college to help to alleviate any anxiety on behalf of the young person and parents/carers
develop and apply robust systems underpinning an effective transition programme
provide weekly key working sessions to young people
maintain detailed and accurate records of student referrals
deal with student enquiries effectively and refer where appropriate.
maintain professional links between schools/alternative provision and Springboard
plan an effective transition between Springboard and future placement such as college, training provider or supported employment
provide monitoring information setting out the transition arrangements for each Springboard student
undertake detailed assessments of young people in their previous educational setting in order to assess suitability for the programme
contribute to the completion of relevant documentation as part of the process for accessing High Needs Funding and meet all Local Authority deadlines
Contribute to the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process and attend review meetings as appropriate
liaise with external agencies such as Youth Connexions, young people, parents/carers in order that appropriate decisions are taken, learning packages negotiated and progress is reviewed
forge effective professional relationship with external agencies and proactively initiate contacts with new referral agencies
liaise with Springboard staff teams to enable the individual needs of the learners to be met through the sharing of all appropriate information
establish and maintain effective working relationships within the team and communicate any issues regarding referrals or transition arrangements to the Springboard manager or tutor as appropriate
promote Springboard to young people, parents/carers, within the college and to external agencies
Work with colleagues across the Springboard centres to ensure we are providing necessary safeguarding support for students
Operate within the college policies including Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Quality Assurance and SEND legislation, Children and Families Act 2014
to assist the manager as required
Person specification
minimum of 2 years’ experience of working and assessing young people with learning difficulties and disabilities
excellent organisation skills, communication and presentation skills, written and verbal
experience of liaising with a range of partners including local authorities, parents/carers, school and colleagues from across the college
knowledge of the SEND Reforms, high needs funding and requirements of Education, Health and Care Plans
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft office applications
Level 4 qualification or minimum 2 years’ experience in a related field
Level 2 qualification in numeracy and literacy or equivalent