CIC Engagement and Progression Officer

SouthTyneside College

Student ServicesSafeguardingand Inclusion

CICEngagement and Progression Officer

28hours

Professional Services

SalaryScale6

Spinepoints20-22

per annum

21408.80 - 22819.20Actualsalary per annum pro rata

Closing Date:Monday 17thAugust 2026

Make a Difference to Learners Who Need It Most

We areseekinga passionateproactiveand dedicatedCIC Engagement and Progression Officerto join our Student Services Inclusion and Safeguarding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supportingChildren in Care (CIC) and care experienced learnersto achieve their full potential. You will act as a trusted advocate and key point of contact helping learners overcome barriers to education improve attendance achieve their goals and progress successfully into further studytrainingor employment.

Working closely with curriculum teams local authorities social workers Virtual Schools and other external agencies you will ensure learners receive the tailored support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

What Youll Be Doing

You will:

• Build positive and trusting relationships with CIC and care experienced learners.

• Support learner engagement attendanceretentionand achievement.

• Coordinate and contribute to Personal Education Plans (PEPs).

• Attend and represent the College at multi-agency meetings.

• Work collaboratively with curriculumsafeguardingand wellbeing teams.

• Monitor learner progress and implement early intervention strategies whererequired.

• Advocate on behalf of learners to ensure their voices are heard and their needs met.

• Promote wellbeingresilienceand successful progression outcomes.

• Maintainaccuraterecords and provide reports on learner engagement and outcomes.

What Were Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting vulnerable young people ideally Children in Care within education youth work socialcareor a related setting.

• Understands the challenges faced by young people withadditionalsupport needs and care experience.

• Has experience working effectively with external agencies and professionals.

• Can confidently contribute to and support Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Personal Education Plans (PEPs).

• Has knowledge of SEND safeguarding and legislation relating to Children in Care.

• Is an excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills.

• Can manage sensitive situations with professionalismempathyand resilience.

• Is highly organised and able tomaintainaccuraterecords and learner data.

Forfurther information please contact

Tyne Coast College comprises South Tyneside College Tyne Metropolitan College and South Shields Marine School.

We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including a wide range of employer-led vocational programmes Apprenticeships Higher Education and specialist maritime training.

Our portfolio is multi-award winning with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN. The college was rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024.

Tyne Coast College is the North Easts world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high-tech under and above water digital scenarios.

As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers.

Our motto for a bigger better stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region the business sector and those living and working in the north east.

Recruiting high-calibre professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.