Exam Access Arrangements Apprentice

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

LGPS pension

Discounts via Vivup

Travel schemes

CPD days

Invest Programme

Job summary

Nottingham College is offering an exciting Apprenticeship as an Exam Access Arrangement Apprentice within our Additional Learning Support team. The role focuses on supporting and coordinating exam access arrangements, liaising with learners and staff, and developing your administrative and organisational skills in a busy college environment.

You will learn from experienced colleagues, gain hands-on practice, and contribute to timely Awarding Body processes while building confidence and

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, organised and eager to learn.
• Positive attitude with willingness to develop new skills.
• Eye for detail when completing tasks.
• Enjoys working as part of a team while taking initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a high-quality cross-College administrative system for supporting and tracking exam access arrangement processes.
• Facilitate the application and approval of exam access arrangements for students to meet deadlines with the Exams Officer.
• Liaise with learners and teaching staff to initiate timely and responsive applications for Exam Access Arrangements.
• Develop understanding of JCQ regulations and attend relevant courses as required.
• Ensure learners have approvals in place for appropriate Access Arrangements within regulations.
• Provide administrative support including maintaining records, preparing documentation and responding to enquiries.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Additional Learning Support team as an Exam Access Arrangement Apprentice. The right applicant will possess a team orientated focus, open and approachable to our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) learners and have the ability to liaise with internal and external professionals working with individual learners. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn while you work, gaining hands‑on experience in a busy and supportive environment. You'll develop your administrative, communication and organisational skills, working alongside experienced colleagues who will support your learning and professional growth every step of the way.

Main areas of responsibility

• To provide and maintain a high-quality cross-College administrative system for supporting and tracking exam access arrangement processes.


• To facilitate the application and approval of exam access arrangements for students across the college to meet Awarding Body deadlines in liaison with the Exams Officer


• To liaise with learners and teaching staff in a timely and professional manner to initiate a timely and responsive application for Exam Access Arrangements


• To develop an understanding of the JCQ regulations and attend any relevant courses to gain information with regards to Exam Access Arrangements, as required by the JCQ


• To ensure that learners have approval for appropriate Access Arrangements in place for their exams within the regulations of the Awarding Bodies


• To provide administrative support, including maintaining accurate records, preparing documentation and responding to routine enquiries.

Through this apprenticeship, you'll gain practical workplace experience, build your confidence and develop transferable skills that will help you progress in your career while making a positive contribution to the success of Nottingham College and the students we serve.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organized and eager to learn; working towards fulfilling the responsibilities of an Exam Arrangement Assistant throughout your apprenticeship. You'll have a positive attitude, a willingness to develop new skills, and an eye for detail when completing tasks. You'll enjoy working with others as part of a team while also building the confidence to take initiative and manage your own responsibilities. Above all, you'll share our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone. Through your friendly and professional approach, you'll support colleagues, students and visitors, helping to create a positive environment where everyone feels valued and able to succeed.

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we're making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We're building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you'll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

• Competitive salary - £24,840 to £25,230 per annumFTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)


• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave


• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).


• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App


• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme


• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong At Nottingham College, we'recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood. We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we'reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected. Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported. Mental health matters here too - our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college. Through our Wellness Cafés - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career. Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.

Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.