Portage Transition Practitioner

Community Care Live; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care organization in Winchester is seeking a dedicated Transition Practitioner to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as they transition into mainstream schools. The successful candidate will have a strong background in early years education and SEND, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role involves providing early interventions and collaborating with families and multi-agency teams to ensure a smooth transition for children. Join us in making a positive impact on young children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Practical knowledge of child development and SEND strategies.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND transitioning into Year R without an Education, Health and Care Plan.
• Provide early interventions and services to prevent escalation of needs.
• Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency teams.

Skills

Strong background in early years and special educational needs

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Relevant qualifications in early education or willingness to work towards them

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Transition Practitioner to join Hampshire County Council’s Services for Young Children (SfYC) Inclusion Team, which is dedicated to improving outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We work in partnership with educational settings, families and other agencies to ensure that children with SEND receive the support they need to thrive.

What you’ll do:

This role is aimed at supporting children with SEND who are transitioning into Year R without an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The goal is to provide early interventions and services to prevent the escalation of needs and ensure a smooth transition into mainstream school. Supporting children to have their needs met in a fully inclusive environment. If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND to have a successful start in school and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in early years and special educational needs. You’ll have relevant qualifications (or be willing to work towards them), practical knowledge of child development and SEND strategies, and experience supporting families and young children. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively with multi‑agency teams and manage challenging situations with empathy. Familiarity with the Portage model and early intervention approaches is desirable.