Access Arrangements Coordinator

International Schools Today; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Royal Grammar School in Newcastle is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support practitioner to assist pupils with learning differences, from Years 3 to 13. You will deliver targeted interventions, support study skills, and work with teachers to adapt lessons.

A key part of the role is coordinating GCSE and A Level exam access arrangements in liaison with the Exams Office, ensuring JCQ regulations are followed. The post is permanent, 34.5 hours per week, term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN students preferred
• Ability to coordinate exam access arrangements
• Strong collaboration with teaching staff

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support from Years 3–13
• Support study skills development and differentiated instruction
• Prepare and adapt lesson materials and resources
• Coordinate JCQ-compliant GCSE/A‑Level exam access arrangements with Exams Office

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and compassionate individual to join our highly regarded Learning Support Department at the Royal Grammar School. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the educational experience and outcomes of students with learning differences, within a thriving and supportive school community.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our SEN students from Years 3 to 13, helping them to develop confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive both academically and personally. Working closely with students and teachers, you will provide tailored support through one-to-one interventions, small group teaching, study skills development, and lesson recommendations.

Alongside supporting student learning, you will take responsibility for coordinating the documentation required to process exam access arrangements for GCSE and A Level examinations, ensuring compliance with current JCQ regulations. This aspect of the role involves working closely with our Exams Office to ensure that appropriate arrangements are identified, implemented, and administered accurately and consistently in both internal and external examinations.

The Learning Support Department is a vibrant, busy, and highly respected team that sits at the heart of the school’s commitment to enabling every student to achieve their full potential. You will join a collaborative team of dedicated professionals and work closely with, and report to, the Head of Learning Support (SENDCo).

If you are passionate about supporting young people, enjoy working as part of a committed and professional team, and are keen to contribute to the life of a leading independent school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Come and be part of a community that values inclusion, celebrates individual strengths, and is committed to helping every student flourish.

• Hours/Contract: Permanent contract. 34.5 hours per week during term time, worked over 5 days (Monday to Friday). 2 of the 5 working days will be half a day (specific days/times will be agreed with the successful candidate).The normal core working hours for this role will be as follows: 8.30am – 4.30pm on full days. Start and end times on the half days will be agreed with the successful candidate.


• Salary: In the region of 38.9k gross per annum (Full Time Equivalent). As this role is part-time (i.e., 34.5 hours per week/ 0.73) and term-time only, the salary will be pro-rata’d to in the region of 28.5k gross per annum.


• Excellent benefits available- please see our job information pack below for full details


• Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 2nd November 2026

RGS Newcastle is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and those working in school to share this commitment. The school applies the Government’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Safer Recruitment procedures to all candidates including appropriate pre-interview checks on shortlisted candidates and pre-employment checks pending any offer.