Assistant Education Access Officer: Inclusion Champion

Green Fold; Bolton; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Council is seeking an Assistant Education Access Officer to support vulnerable children and young people to access education and reintegrate into mainstream settings where possible. Working with schools, families, health professionals and other partners, you will help ensure provision in line with statutory duties and support transitions from Alternative Provision to mainstream.

A degree-level qualification in an education-related field or substantial experience is required; a full

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in an education-related field or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Full driving licence and DBS clearance.
• Ability to work with schools, families and health professionals to support pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people unable to attend school due to exclusion, illness, SEMH or other circumstances.
• Ensure appropriate educational provision in line with statutory duties.
• Collaborate with schools, families, health professionals and partner agencies to reintegrate pupils into mainstream settings where possible.
• Assist with transitions from Alternative Provision to mainstream settings and advise schools on exclusions legislation.

Skills

Section 19 duties

Exclusions legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification in education-related field

Job description

Bolton Council is seeking an Assistant Education Access Officer to support vulnerable children and young people to access education and reintegrate into mainstream settings where possible. Working with schools, families, health professionals and other partners, you will help ensure provision in line with statutory duties and support transitions from Alternative Provision to mainstream.

A degree-level qualification in an education-related field or substantial experience is required; a full