Access and Inclusion Support Officer
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Job Summary
Access and Inclusion Support Officer
Salary:33531 - 38052 per annum
Grade: D
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week
The Inclusion Team within Thurrock Councils Childrens Services are currently recruitingfor an Access and Inclusion Support Officer.
As an Access and Inclusion Support Officer you will work closely with the Senior Access and Inclusion Officerand also other staff within Childrens Services schools and other external agencies to deliver support to schools parents and pupils at risk of or that have been suspended or excluded from schools across Thurrock and also ensuring that the appropriate framework is put in place to ensure that we are providing quality provision for pupils at risk of missing education.
The ideal Access and Inclusion Support Officer will have:
- The ability to communicate at a high level in writing and verbally tailored to a variety of audiences.
- The ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to form effective partnerships both internal andexternal.
- The ability to show empathy whilst dealing with people assertively and remaining calm and sympathetic.
- Experience of working in a school environment or with children and families in a different context.
- An understanding of the Admissions code Of practice guidance on exclusions from schools and the equalitypractice in schools.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and other windows or data base software systems.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Accessible management support and regular reflective supervision
- Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme
- Generous annual leave entitlement 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years service
- Flexible and hybrid working to enable work-life balance (where applicable)
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
DBS Check:At Enhanced Level with Childrens Barred List is required
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only):19th February 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External):8th March 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:
Emma Johnson - Senior Access and Inclusion Officer
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process Gap Management isrequiredfor all Safeguarding roles.Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it underMiscellaneous Documentsas part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
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