Transition Coordinator and Learning Support Assistant
The Excelsior Academy · London · Hackney
Job description
Transition Coordinator & Learning Support Assistant
The Excelsior Academy | Maternity Cover |Term Time + 5 Days
£32,049 per annum (Scale 4, Point 7 £28,880 + £3,169 Coordinator Allowance).
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Are you passionate about helping young people navigate some of the most important transitions of their lives? The Excelsior Academy is looking for a motivated and compassionate professional to join our inclusive, high-achieving community in a unique combined role.
Working across two complementary functions, you will lead on transition planning for students with SEND coordinating IEPs, supporting post-16 pathways, and building relationships with families and external agencies while also providing hands-on learning support in the classroom under the direction of our experienced teaching staff.
This is a rewarding role for someone who thrives on variety, believes every student deserves the highest expectations, and wants to make a tangible difference to young people's futures.
What we're looking for:
Experience working with young people with complex barriers to learning, a strong knowledge of SEND and transition frameworks, and the confidence to engage with students, staff, families, and external partners. A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education is essential.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint in advance of the closing date.
The Excelsior Academy is committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
The Excelsior Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 992
- Avg teacher salary
- £57,857
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
- Academy trust
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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London, Hackney, E8 2EY
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- Salary
- £28,880.00 Annually (FTE)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 24 June 2026
- Closing date
- 2 July 2026
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