EAA Assessor

Peterborough College; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym

On-site parking

Vivup benefits

Job summary

Peterborough College is seeking qualified Exams Access Arrangements (EAA) Assessors to join our Additional Learning Support team on a zero-hours basis. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals who want assessment work alongside other employment, consultancy or private practice.

With assessments required throughout the academic year, the role offers flexibility to fit around your availability while supporting learners to access the arrangements they need to achieve their

Qualifications

• A Level 7 SpLD qualification with Exam Access Arrangements or equivalent JCQ-recognised qualification.
• Teaching qualification such as Cert Ed, PGCE or Level 5 Teaching Qualification.
• Experience carrying out Exam Access Arrangement assessments and producing supporting documentation, including Form 8.
• Strong understanding of SEND, learning barriers and effective support strategies.
• Excellent organisational, communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst building positive relationships with staff and learners.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Exam Access Arrangement assessments for learners in accordance with current JCQ regulations.
• Completing and maintaining accurate documentation, including Form 8 and other required assessment records.
• Reviewing learner information, support plans and EHCPs to determine appropriate access arrangements.
• Working closely with Additional Learning Support and Exams teams to ensure timely and compliant processing of assessment evidence.
• Advising staff on normal ways of working and supporting the gathering of evidence for access arrangements.
• Keeping up to date with JCQ guidance, legislation and best practice relating to exam access arrangements.

Skills

Exams Access Arrangements (EAA)

Independent working

Record-keeping

Education

Level 7 SpLD qualification with Exam Access Arrangements

Cert Ed / PGCE or Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Looking for flexible work that fits around your existing commitments?

We are seeking qualified Exams Access Arrangements (EAA) Assessors to join our Additional Learning Support team on a zero-hours basis. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals who are looking to undertake assessment work alongside other employment, consultancy work or private practice.

With assessments required throughout the academic year, this role offers the flexibility to accept work around your availability whilst supporting learners to access the arrangements they need to achieve their full potential.

What you'll be doing:

• Conducting Exam Access Arrangement assessments for learners in accordance with current JCQ regulations.
• Completing and maintaining accurate documentation, including Form 8 and other required assessment records.
• Reviewing learner information, support plans and EHCPs to determine appropriate access arrangements.
• Working closely with Additional Learning Support and Exams teams to ensure timely and compliant processing of assessment evidence.
• Advising staff on normal ways of working and supporting the gathering of evidence for access arrangements.
• Keeping up to date with JCQ guidance, legislation and best practice relating to exam access arrangements.

We're looking for someone who has:

• A Level 7 SpLD qualification with Exam Access Arrangements, or an equivalent qualification recognised for JCQ assessment purposes.
• A teaching qualification such as Cert Ed, PGCE or Level 5 Teaching Qualification.
• Experience of carrying out Exam Access Arrangement assessments and producing supporting documentation, including Form 8.
• A strong understanding of SEND, learning barriers and effective support strategies.
• Excellent organisational, communication and record-keeping skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst building positive relationships with staff and learners.

Why work for IEG?

• Work Around Your Commitments: Our zero-hours arrangement gives you the flexibility to accept work that fits around your existing employment, consultancy work, private practice or personal commitments.
• Competitive Daily Rate: Be rewarded for your specialist expertise with a competitive rate of pay.
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.