Education Access Specialist - Quality Assurance

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Education Access Specialist to ensure quality assurance in alternative education. This role is pivotal in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, ensuring their educational needs are met. The specialist will work closely with various stakeholders to enhance pupil safety and academic progression while maintaining high standards of quality. This position offers flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact in the education sector, with a commitment to diversity and employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Commitment to diversity

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience with schools and alternative education providers.
• Qualified safeguarding lead (Level 3) required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with education regulations and quality standards.
• Develop and manage strategic attendance and safeguarding processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Education Access Specialist - Quality Assurance

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £42,761 to £50,307 per annum

Working Style: Anywhere worker

The Opportunity

Essex County Council is seeking an Education Access Specialist - Quality Assurance to join our team. The role involves ensuring that alternative education provision meets the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs, Additional Needs, and Disabilities. The specialist will work to identify and assess needs early, provide impactful support, and monitor attendance and safeguarding, aligning with the Education Act 1996.

The role involves working with internal and external leaders to challenge and improve pupil safety, progression, and attainment, ensuring contractual obligations are met and quality standards are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Ensure external alternative education providers comply with ECC's duties under the Education Act 1996.
• Develop and oversee strategic attendance and safeguarding processes.
• Manage safeguarding matters as the designated lead and act as the point of contact for providers.
• Implement systems supporting safeguarding, attendance, and quality assurance across settings.
• Conduct regular quality assurance visits and challenge providers to address issues.
• Analyze data and report to the Quality Assurance board.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience working with schools and alternative providers.
• Qualified safeguarding lead (Level 3).
• Experience influencing senior leaders.
• Knowledge of education regulations relating to alternative education and contractual arrangements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Mobility and access to a vehicle are required.

Additional Information

Interviews are scheduled for 9th and 11th June at County Hall, Chelmsford. Essex offers flexible working, a commitment to diversity, and employee benefits. The role requires a DBS check, and Essex is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups.