Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker
Posted:
24 October 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline:
21 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
3-Month Contract with a Local Authority
Umbrella Rate: 18.65 per hour Umbrella
Summary
- We are seeking a Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker to support the operation of the Children Missing Education Panel Fair Access Protocol and Pupil Tracking. You will arrange support and action plans to reintegrate children without a school place back into education in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Collate information prepare casework create agendas and present cases for CME FAP Pupil Tracking and Exclusions panels.
- Arrange home visits to trace off-roll children and successfully reintegrate them into a school place.
- Maintain databases using Capita One Admissions software including data entry and data analysis.
- Manage correspondence identify/reject cases not under the Fair Access Protocol and support all aspects of the School Attendance Order process.
- Liaise directly with head teachers governing bodies other local authorities and professionals while ensuring GDPR compliance.
- Work flexibly with the Admissions & Education Sufficiency Team and provide administrative support to the Manager.
Experience
- Experience working in an office environment and managing a varied workload in a fast-paced setting.
- Experience of using Capita One software.
- Previous administrative project support or admissions experience.
Qualifications
- GCSE Grade C/5 or above in English Language and Maths (or equivalent work experience).
- Knowledge of the school admissions process and legislation relating to admissions and the Fair Access Process.
- Excellent IT organizational and customer service skills with the adaptability and resilience to meet tight deadlines and changing priorities.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- We work on a biweekly payment schedule.
- This is a Hybrid role (2 days onsite per month) based in Walsall
Required Skills:
We are seeking a Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker to support the operation of the Children Missing Education Panel Fair Access Protocol and Pupil Tracking.