Exam Access Arrangements Apprentice

Nottingham College; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

LGPS

Vivup discounts

Travel schemes

CPD days

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking an Exam Access Arrangement Apprentice to support and track exam access arrangements across the college. You will gain hands-on experience in a busy environment, developing your administrative, communication and organisational skills while closely supported by experienced colleagues.

The role offers an apprenticeship path with potential progression and a pathway into a permanent Exams Arrangement Assistant role at Band 4 (£25,256 - £26,348 per annum) after

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn through an apprenticeship
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to liaise with learners and staff effectively

Responsibilities

• To provide and maintain a high-quality cross-College administrative system for exam access arrangements
• To facilitate the application and approval of exam access arrangements with deadlines
• To liaise with learners and teaching staff to initiate timely applications
• To understand JCQ regulations and attend relevant courses as required
• To ensure learners have approvals within Awarding Bodies regulations
• To provide administrative support, including maintaining records and responding to enquiries

Skills

Team orientated

Approachable

Communication

Organisational ability

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

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.

Who we need

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, organised 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.

On completion of your Apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to move into a permanent role of a Exams Arrangement Assistant at Band 4 (£25,256 - £26,348 per annum).

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact [e-mail].

Interviews are scheduled for September, date TBC.

Get Into Teaching

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Why Join us

• 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’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, 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’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one 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 our inclusive workplace, 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 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.