Access Arrangements Assessor

Leicestershire County Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council's Leicestershire Adult Learning Service (Go Learn) is seeking a casual SEND Assessor to work with apprentices and post-19 adult learners. You will assess for access arrangements for exams and provide supportive strategies to learners and tutors.

The role involves online and classroom assessment, flexible hours and a DBS check. You will be part of a small team and help ensure inclusive learning across the service.

Qualifications

• Level 7 SEND specialist assessors qualification e.g CPT3A.
• Level 5 teaching qualification (minimum)
• Substantial experience of teaching adults.
• Experience providing SENCO assessments.
• Experience implementing QA/QI processes and procedures applicable to SENCO assessments.
• Experience supporting others moderating work/quality control.
• Proven experience delivering subject specific post 16 learning.
• Experience engaging disadvantaged adults and community groups.
• Knowledge of resources to enhance the support of teaching and learning for adults with additional needs.
• Knowledge of relevant current legislation and codes of practice with regard to SEND assessments. A thorough understanding of the current Edition of the JCQ publication Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments, and an understanding of the relevant principles, procedures and accountabilities.
• A thorough understanding of different types of learning difficulties and their impact on a learner's progress.
• Good ICT skills

Responsibilities

• Assess for access arrangements for exams as required by curriculums.
• Offer advice on supportive strategies to learner and tutor.
• Ensure learners have a quality learning experience with us and best opportunity to succeed.

Skills

Teaching adults

SENCO assessments

QA/QI processes

Engaging disadvantaged adults

ICT skills

Education

Level 7 SEND assessor qualification (e.g. CPT3A)

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

Leicestershire Adult Learning Service (Go Learn) are seeking to recruit a SEND Assessor, working with apprentices and post 19 adult learners. We offer both online and classroom opportunities for assessment, using a variety of approved tests. As a casual SEND Assessor, you will assess for access arrangements for exams as required by curriculums. This can be one a week or several over a term. You would also offer advice on supportive strategies to both learner and tutor ensuring learners have a quality learning experience with us and have the best opportunity in achieving success. Our Team We are a small team consisting of a SENCO and a small number of casual assessors. We operate on a needs basis according to the cohort of students each year. We are part of the wider Adult Learning service. We meet to moderate reports once a year to suit the other demands of the staff which could be at weekends. A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our .

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

• Level 7 SEND specialist assessors qualification e.g CPT3A. Level 5 teaching qualification (minimum)
• Substantial experience of teaching adults. Experience providing SENCO assessments. Experience of implementing QA/QI processes and procedures applicable to SENCO assessments
• Experience supporting others moderating work/quality control. Proven experience of delivering subject specific post 16 learning. Experience in engaging disadvantaged adults and community groups
• Knowledge of a wide range of resources to enhance the support of teaching and learning for adults with additional needs
• Knowledge of relevant current legislation and codes of practice with regard to SEND assessments. A thorough understanding of the current Edition of the JCQ publication Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments, and an understanding of the relevant principles, procedures and accountabilities
• A thorough understanding of different types of learning difficulties and their impact on a learner's progress.
• Good ICT skills

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a .

Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference to the lives of adults in Leicestershire? Are you passionate about promoting independence?

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following