Transition Lead (Buckinghamshire Supported Internship) - Stony Dean School
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Transition Lead to play a vital role in supporting young adults with SEND as they move into, through, and beyond the Buckinghamshire Supported Internship Programme.
You will lead on transition planning for interns, ensuring they are well prepared to enter the programme and are supported to progress into paid employment, apprenticeships, or volunteering. Transitions can be a challenging time, and this role is key to reducing anxiety, building confidence, and promoting independence and long‑term employability.
Working closely with interns, schools, employers, the local authority, and the wider Supported Internship team, you will provide coordinated, person‑centred support that helps every intern achieve positive outcomes.
Location: Office – Aylesbury
Salary: Salary in Bucks Pay Range 6 FTE £37,772 - £41,272, Actual pro - rata salary £29,988 - £32,766
Contract: Fixed term contract – 1 year
Hours: 32.5 Hours a week (term time only + 2 weeks
Closing date: Monday 18 May 2026, 9:00am
Interviews: WC 01 June 2026
About us
What is a Supported Internship
The Buckinghamshire Adult Learning Supported Internship is a partnership venture which prepares young people with disabilities for competitive employment.
We provide young people a springboard from education into the world of work, the supported internship is bespoke for each intern and is designed to develop transferable skills, knowledge and attitudes in preparation for paid employment. Through specialist training and direct work placements interns will develop employability skills, self-confidence, job specific skills whilst working alongside employees in a real employment setting.
The structured vocational programme, led by a team of qualified tutors runs from September to June and is based at Buckinghamshire New University in Aylesbury. Interns will study a Prince’s Trust Level 1 or 2 Personal Development and Employability qualification.
We also offer interns the opportunity to study functional maths and English at E3 – L2. Interns will also undertake a programme of bitesize training such as digital skills, self- management and communication skills delivered by the Job Coach, tutors, speech & language therapist and external guest speakers. These invaluable employment skills enrich the learning experience for each intern.
Supported Internships - Buckinghamshire Adult Learning
About the role
Why Join Us?
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people at a crucial stage of their journey. You’ll be part of a supportive and committed team, helping interns gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed in the world of work.
For further details, please see enclosed the full job description and person specification.
About you
Ideally you will have experience of working with young adults aged 16–25, particularly those with learning difficulties, disabilities, or additional needs, and be committed to supporting them into meaningful employment.
You will demonstrate:
- Experience working with learners with SEND in an education or supported employment setting
- Knowledge of SEN processes, including annual reviews and local authority funding
- Understanding of the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) framework
- Experience working with employers and supporting young people into work
- Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
- A flexible, proactive, and solutions‑focused approach
- A genuine passion for inclusion, independence, and positive outcomes for young people
- Access to your own vehicle to travel across Buckinghamshire
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Other information
Further details on this post can be obtained by contacting Rachel Franklin, HR & Compliance on 01494 762538 or email [email protected] for an application form and information pack.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), PO (Prohibition Order) checks, social media checks and medical clearance.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
