Access Arrangements Co-ordinator/Assessor at Deer Park School

Deer Park School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site car park

Leisure Centre membership

Pension scheme enrollment

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

Deer Park School is seeking an Access Arrangements Co-ordinator/Assessor for 30 hours per week during term time (38 weeks). The role ensures JCQ-compliant exam adjustments for SEND students, managing referrals, assessments, and applications.

You will work with teachers, parents, and the exams team to ensure fair testing conditions, while developing staff understanding of best practices for access arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting, ideally SEND or exams.
• Postgraduate qualification provisionally supported by the Trust.
• Familiarity with JCQ regulations and exam arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the access arrangements process from referrals to submission.
• Maintain student records and evidence for JCQ inspections.
• Identify students needing arrangements through liaison with staff and families.
• Coordinate with exams officer and SENCO to ensure smooth processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 7 postgraduate qualification (CPT3A or equivalent)

Job description

About this Role

Access Arrangements Co-ordinator/Assessor - 30 hours per week,8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks). Grade D - Step 1 Actual Annual Salary£19,508.51 (which is equivalent to a full time salary of £28,696). As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing RAISE Education Trust istrialling a two week half term break 19th to 30th October2026. Following this trial, should the Trust revert back to a one-week Octoberhalf term break from 2027 the contractual working weeks would increase to 39weeks and the salary would increase accordingly.

Deer Park School is anew, state of the art, seven-form secondary school which opened in September2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Yr7, 8, 9,10 & 11. We are part of the RAISEEducation Trust, which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, WildernSecondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1,050 when full.

As we embarkon our next phase of growth, we are seeking to appoint new members to our teamto support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptionaleducational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition,excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision.

An Access Arrangements Co-ordinator/Assessor is responsible foroverseeing and managing the process of providing exam adjustments for studentswith special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring compliancewith the regulations set by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). Thisrole is crucial in ensuring that students receive the support they need todemonstrate their abilities fairly in exams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration & Management: You’ll manage the entire accessarrangements process, from initial referrals and screenings to the finalsubmission of applications. This involves organising and maintaining meticulousstudent records and files, ensuring all necessary evidence is collected andstored securely for potential JCQ inspections.
• Assessment & Identification: A key part of the job isidentifying students who may need access arrangements. This can involveliaising with teachers, parents, and students, as well as conductingassessments (e.g., for reading speed or comprehension).
• Liaison & Communication: You’ll act as the main point ofcontact for all stakeholders regarding access arrangements. This includescommunicating with students and their parents, providing guidance to teachingstaff on the "normal way of working" for students, and workingclosely with the school's exams officer and SENCO (Special Educational NeedsCo-ordinator) to ensure a smooth process.
• Compliance & Training: The role requires a deepunderstanding of the JCQ regulations, as well as any other relevantlegislation, like the Equality Act 2010. You’ll be responsible for ensuring allapplications and procedures adhere to these rules and for staying up to datewith any changes. You may also provide training to other staff members andstudents, like invigilators, readers, or scribes, on how to correctlyfacilitate these arrangements.
• Facilitating student support and access arrangements in bothexams and lessons as required

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience:Experience working in an educational setting, especially within a SEND or examsdepartment, is highly desirable. Experience specifically with accessarrangements and JCQ regulations is a significant advantage.
• Qualifications:As part of our commitment to professional development within the RAISEEducation Trust, we will support the successful candidate to complete a Level 7 postgraduate specialistassessment qualification (such as the CPT3A - Proficiency in Assessment forAccess Arrangements or an equivalent approved route). This will allow you togain expertise in administering, scoring, and interpreting nationallystandardised psychometric tests (evaluating areas such as cognitive processingspeed, reading, spelling, and writing) on a 1-to-1 basis and group setting.
• Skills:Excellent organisational, administrative, and IT skills are a must for thisrole. You’ll also need strong communication and interpersonal skills toeffectively manage relationships with a wide range of people. The ability towork under pressure and meet strict deadlines, particularly during examperiods, is also crucial.

Benefits of working for ourtrust include:

• Friendly and sociable colleagues.
• Free on-site car park.
• Staff membership rates to ourmodern on-site Leisure Centre.
• Enrolment in one of the UK'sLargest public sector pension schemes.
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Workscheme through salary sacrifice.
• Good transport links.

We are part of theRAISE Education Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park SecondarySchool and Boorley Park Primary School. Our staff form a collective team thatmakes a difference to the lives of our students. This is an exciting time forthe trust and all colleagues present and future.

If you currently work in a school,please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

RAISEEducation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practicesreflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject toDisclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employmentchecks.