Dyslexia Coordinator & Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) Assessor

Coventry College; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Excellent TPS pension scheme

34 days leave + bank holidays

CPD and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Coventry College is seeking a Dyslexia Coordinator and EAA Assessor to join the ALS Team within Learner Support Services. The role involves initial assessments and personalised support plans for learners with Dyslexia, ensuring appropriate exam concessions are implemented in partnership with ALS, Exams and Curriculum teams.

The successful candidate will promote assistive technology to raise learner achievement, manage a caseload, and participate in off-site meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Hold a postgraduate level 7 qualification in Assessing for Access and a current Assessment Practising Certificate
• Educated to degree level and possess a relevant professional qualification
• Experience of completing EAAs for learners with additional needs
• Experience of working within a post 16 setting
• Have experience of maintaining a caseload of young people and setting targets which address barriers to learning and support achievement

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments and support plans for learners with Dyslexia, personalised to meet individual needs
• Liaise with ALS, Exams and Curriculum teams to ensure exam concessions are put into effect per JCQ guidelines
• Promote a culture of developing student skills with assistive technology as a normal way of working
• Be flexible with hours and travel off-site to attend meetings

Job description

Job Title

Dyslexia Coordinator & Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) Assessor

Location

Coventry College

Contract Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Hours per Week

37 per week

Salary

SO2 - £35,352 to £37,513 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017, we've been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow-strengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive, inclusive curriculum, we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities, including electric vehicle tech, construction, and digital skills, ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.

About the Role

We are looking to expand our existing ALS Team, based within our Learner Support Services department, with the addition of an exciting new role- Dyslexia Coordinator and EAA Assessor.

Are you passionate about learners getting the right support in order to meet their individual needs? The successful candidate will have previous experience of supporting a wide range of learners, implementing strategies to remove barriers to learning, ensuring that learners have the best possible chance of achieving their potential.

You will complete initial assessments and support plans for learners with Dyslexia, personalised to meet individual needs. In addition, you will sure that any exam concessions are put into effect by liaising with the ALS, Exams and Curriculum teams, as per the JCQ guidelines.

You will work with the ALS Team to promote a culture of developing student skills with assistive technology as a normal way of working.

The post is full time, 37 hours per week, however the successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach to their hours of work and be prepared to travel off-site to attend meetings.

Requirements

Must-Have:

• Hold a postgraduate level 7 qualification in Assessing for Access and a current Assessment Practising Certificate
• Be educated to degree level and possess a relevant professional qualification
• Experience of completing EAAs for learners with additional needs
• Experience of working within a post 16 setting
• Have experience of maintaining a caseload of young people and setting targets which address barriers to learning and support achievement

What we offer

• Free on-site parking, including EV charging points
• Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (TPS)
• Generous annual leave entitlement - 34 days plus statutory bank holidays
• Access to continued professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more
• This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)
• On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon
• Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements
• A supportive, inclusive working environment

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our shortlisting process, you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of College life. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share these commitments.

As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

To read our Safeguarding Policy please use the following link: https://www.coventrycollege.ac.uk/policies-and-procedures/