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
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
Gaps in Employment Form
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Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council