Description
Access and Inclusion Support Officer
Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum
Grade: D
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week
The Inclusion Team within Thurrock Council's Children's Services are currently recruiting for an Access and Inclusion Support Officer.
As an Access and Inclusion Support Officer you will work closely with the Senior Access and Inclusion Officer and also other staff within Children's 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 and external.
* 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 equality practice 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
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
* Staff discounts and local offers
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Children's 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
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If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
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