Access to Education Administration Assistant
Role Responsibility
The Access to Education team are looking for an organised individual, with an eye for detail. The post-holder will support the Local Authority (LA) to meet statutory responsibilities in regard to the identification, monitoring, recording and tracking of children who are applying for a school place through the In Year Casual Admissions process, Children Missing Education, Electively Home Educated and young people likely to become NEET.
To be considered for this role, you need knowledge of IT, excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills. You will understand the importance of maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality in your work.
If you consider yourself to be a positive person, with a 'can-do' approach who can rise to the pressures within the Access to Education Team, providing a customer focused service, exceeding expectations, then we want to hear from you.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Contact Details
For further information on this role please contact Jesse Alderton at Jesse.Alderton@kent.gov.uk or Alison Weller at Alison.Weller@kent.gov.uk
About the Company
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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Job Description & Person Specification
- Access to Education Assistant.pdf
Application Details
- Salary: £26,596 - £27,765 per annum
- Contract type: Fixed Term Full Time
- Contract Duration: 18 months
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Sessions House, United Kingdom
- Job category: Administration/Business Support
- Job Reference: REF/TP/153854/15365
- Closing Date: 18 October, 2026
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Access to Education Administration Assistant employer: Kent County Council
As a KPAS Attendance Officer with Kent County Council, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to improving school attendance for children and young people across West Kent. The Council fosters a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development. With a focus on making a meaningful impact in the community, this role provides a unique chance to engage with various stakeholders while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
