A031 Trainee Specialist SEND Assessor

Gloucestershire College; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cheltenham is seeking a Trainee Specialist SEND Assessor. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for supporting students with additional needs, such as dyslexia and autism, while training towards a Level 7 Exam Assessors Qualification. This position offers a rewarding chance to build expertise in a supportive environment and contribute to learner success.

Benefits

7 weeks paid annual leave

Bank holiday entitlement

Christmas closure

Auto enrolment into the Peoples Pension

Qualifications

• Ability to support learners with additional needs.
• Willingness to train towards Level 7 Exam Assessors Qualification.
• Competence in assessing access arrangement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with additional needs such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and autism.
• Carry out assessments and complete documentation per guidelines.
• Provide tailored support for students with EHCPs and medical needs.

Job description

Salary: £27,557.36 - £28,868.44, Pro-rated £23,782.31 - £24,913.79. Post qualification £27,557.36 - £34,763.25 Pro-rated £23,782.31 - £30,001.08

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Part time

Package: The term time salary includes 7 weeks paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlement. You will benefit from Christmas closure and auto enrolment into the Peoples Pension matched contribution scheme.

Job category/type: Support

Job Details

We are recruiting a Trainee Specialist SEND Assessor to join the Learning Support team at Gloucestershire College. In this role, you will train towards the Level 7 Exam Assessors Qualification while supporting learners with additional needs such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, autism, and visual stress.

Working one-to-one with students, you will assess access arrangement requirements and ensure tailored support is in place, particularly for those with EHCPs, medical needs, or centre-delegated exam arrangements. During your training, you will develop the skills to carry out assessments and complete documentation in line with statutory guidelines.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build specialist expertise while helping learners thrive and achieve their potential.

Closing Date: Monday 20 October 2025 (at midnight)
Interview Date: Monday 03 November 2025