Education Access Specialist – Countywide

Working for Essex; Basildon; Híbrido; GBP 30.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Essex County Council Education Access Coordinator is a fixed-term, full-time role based in Basildon with a countywide remit across Essex. It requires travel across the county and involves engaging with schools, families and partners to secure access to education for pupils at risk of missing education.

The role focuses on safeguarding educational provision, working with Education Access Specialists, and delivering outcomes aligned with ECC's vision for improving educational access and outcomes.

Formación

• Educated to RQF Level 3 (A Level) or equivalent by experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Experience in education and supporting young people to overcome anti-social behaviours.
• Experience making decisions and using initiative to ensure positive outcomes for young people.
• Experience organizing and prioritising own workloads with little supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage with young people in distressing circumstances.
• Knowledge of DfE guidance around exclusions and alternative provision.

Responsabilidades

• Case management to commission appropriate alternative provision for children.
• Collaborate with schools on reduced timetables and bullying to consider alternatives.
• Face-to-face work with families to identify and secure provision for children unable to attend school.
• Work with schools, providers and families to ensure support and guidance for children to move forward.
• Monitor funded provision to ensure value for money.
• Provide guidance on policy, procedures and review mechanisms relating to exclusions and reintegration.
• Annual targets defined within the performance management framework.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Educación

RQF Level 3 or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Essex County Council Education Access Coordinator is a fixed-term, full-time role based in Basildon with a countywide remit across Essex. It requires travel across the county and involves engaging with schools, families and partners to secure access to education for pupils at risk of missing education.

The role focuses on safeguarding educational provision, working with Education Access Specialists, and delivering outcomes aligned with ECC's vision for improving educational access and outcomes.