Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker

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