Exam Access Arrangements Assessor / Teacher / SEND

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is looking for a SEND Exam Access Arrangements Assessor in Hedge End to support students in navigating examinations. The successful applicant will carry out assessments, maintain records, and ensure compliance with JCQ guidelines. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £27,779 per annum with additional benefits including pension schemes and training opportunities, creating an inclusive environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

Friendly and sociable colleagues

Fully paid day off for personal events

Free on-site car park

Enrollment in public sector pension schemes

Qualifications

• A background in education, SEN support or exams administration.
• Previous experience in a school, college or similar environment.
• Proven experience of accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assessments to identify students needing access arrangements.
• Maintaining accurate and secure documentation for JCQ inspection.
• Ensuring compliance with JCQ and Equality Act requirements.

Skills

Strong organisational and IT skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with access arrangements

Accurate record keeping and administration

Education

Degree and a recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above

CCET, AAC or CPT3A qualification

Job description

SEND Exam Access Arrangements Assessor

An excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to support students through assessment, SEN support and exam access arrangements, ensuring compliance, accurate records and effective communication across the organisation.

We are looking for professionals with experience as a Learning Support Officer, SEN Teaching Assistant, Exams Officer, Learning Mentor, Special Needs Assessor, SEND Assessor, SEN Assessor, Access Arrangements Officer.

This role is known internally as a SEND Specialist Assessor.

Extra Training Provided

A qualification in assessing for access arrangements is desirable. However, the organisation will support the successful candidate to train as an access arrangements assessor if necessary.

Salary: £27,779 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £23,825 per annum + Benefits

Location: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm, term time only (39 weeks)

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a SEND Exam Access Arrangements Assessor supporting students across two sites.

As a SEND Exam Access Arrangements Assessor you will manage the full process for exam access arrangements, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with JCQ guidance.

You will work closely with teaching teams, SEN colleagues and the exams function to identify students’ needs, carry out assessments and provide clear, supportive communication throughout.

Duties

Your duties as the SEND Exam Access Arrangements Assessor include:

• Assessment and Identification: Carrying out assessments and screenings to identify students requiring access arrangements
• Record Management: Maintaining accurate, secure and organised evidence and documentation for JCQ inspection
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring all assessments and applications meet JCQ and Equality Act requirements
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaising with students, parents, teachers and SEN teams regarding access arrangements
• Process Administration: Managing the full access arrangement process from referral to submission
• Staff Guidance: Advising colleagues on students’ normal way of working and appropriate adjustments
• Training Delivery: Providing training to invigilators, readers and scribes to ensure correct implementation
• Collaboration: Working closely with exams staff and senior leaders to support smooth examination periods

Candidate Requirements

• A background in education, SEN support or exams administration
• Previous experience in a school, college or similar environment
• Experience with access arrangements, JCQ guidelines or SEN processes
• Proven experience of accurate record keeping and administration
• Strong organisational and IT skills with the ability to manage deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A degree and a recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (or willingness to work towards assessor qualifications)
• CCET, AAC or CPT3A qualification (or willingness to undertake training)

Benefits

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• One day per academic year – a fully paid day off to support personal events
• Two‑week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
• Free on‑site car park
• Staff membership rates to the modern on‑site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax‑efficient Cycle‑to‑Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Good transport links

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. They will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

Job Ref: AWDO-P14093