Education Access Officer Council Posted yesterday - plus Essen

Grade H SCP 27 £ 38,220- SCP 31 £ 41,771 plus Essential Car User Allowance up to £963pa

Contract:

Permanent
Essential Requirement:
Full Driving Licence, DBS
Essential

Qualification:

A graduate qualification in an Education related field. Safeguarding Level 3 Qualification.
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact Steve Berryman

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Are you passionate about ensuring every child has access to a suitable and high-quality education?
Working alongside the other Education Access Officer, you will coordinate the Local Authority’s statutory duties under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996. You will ensure that appropriate educational provision is in place for pupils who are permanently excluded or unable to attend school due to medical needs.
You will collaborate with schools, families and partner agencies to secure timely, appropriate support, with a strong focus on facilitating pupils’ return to education as soon as possible.
The role includes undertaking the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities at Governing Body meetings and Independent Review Panels. You will provide expert advice, guidance and training on DfE Exclusions Guidance, ensuring exclusion processes are lawful, fair and in line with statutory requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference and help Bolton’s children achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a committed professional with a strong passion for inclusive education.
The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with school leaders and external partners to negotiate positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Be confident working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Have excellent knowledge of DfE Exclusions Guidance and the confidence to provide advice and constructive challenge to schools.
• Be resilient, solution-focused and highly organised.
• Hold a degree-level qualification in a relevant field.
• Have substantial experience working with pupils with SEMH needs and complex safeguarding concerns.

If you are driven by a commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable children, we would love to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

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