Exam Access Arrangements Assistant

New College Pontefract; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Technology scheme

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

New College Pontefract is seeking a coordinator to manage exam access arrangements in line with JCQ requirements. You will liaise with students, families and schools to identify needs and gather evidence, maintaining thorough records and preparing documentation for the Exams Team to run examinations smoothly.

The role requires high organisation, attention to detail and a supportive approach to help students access assessments fairly, contributing to their educational experience.

Qualifications

• Experience organising access arrangements in line with JCQ requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate exam access arrangements for students across New College Pontefract.
• Liaise with students, families, schools and colleagues to identify needs and gather evidence.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare JCQ-compliant documentation.
• Work with Exams Team to ensure examinations run smoothly.

Skills

Organising access arrangements

Stakeholder liaison

Record keeping

Understanding JCQ requirements

Empathetic approach

Job description

Contract: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks)

This is an opportunity to play an important role in ensuring students receive the support they need to demonstrate their abilities and achieve their potential.

Working closely with our SENDCo, you will help coordinate exam access arrangements for students across New College Pontefract. You will liaise with students, families, schools and colleagues to identify individual needs, gather supporting evidence and ensure appropriate arrangements and resources are in place. You will also maintain accurate records, prepare documentation in line with JCQ requirements and work closely with our Exams Team to help examinations run smoothly.

The role requires a high level of organisation and attention to detail, but it is also very much about people. You will be supporting young people who may need additional help to access assessments fairly and confidently, making this a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants their work to have a direct impact on students' educational experience.

About you

You will have previous experience of organising access arrangements in line with JCQ requirements, alongside a good understanding of SEND and the circumstances in which access arrangements may be granted. You will be confident maintaining detailed records, liaising with a range of stakeholders and keeping up to date with changes to JCQ procedures.

Highly organised and a strong communicator, you will be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. Just as importantly, you will bring a supportive and empathetic approach when working with students and colleagues, together with a genuine commitment to student welfare, achievement and improving young people's life chances.

Why join New College Pontefract?

New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work. As the founding member of New Collaborative Learning Trust, the college is part of a supportive and ambitious organisation with a strong reputation for staff development and career progression.

Benefits include access to high-quality professional development, an attractive pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and technology scheme, alongside a strong commitment to staff wellbeing. NCLT was also named Employer of the Year at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards.

Closing date: 27 September 2026 at midnight.

New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If appointed, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.

You will have previous experience of organising access arrangements in line with JCQ requirements, alongside a good understanding of SEND and the circumstances in which access arrangements may be granted. You will be confident maintaining detailed records, liaising with a range of stakeholders and keeping up to date with changes to JCQ procedures.

Highly organised and a strong communicator, you will be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. Just as importantly, you will bring a supportive and empathetic approach when working with students and colleagues, together with a genuine commitment to student welfare, achievement and improving young people's life chances.

New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work. As the founding member of New Collaborative Learning Trust, the college is part of a supportive and ambitious organisation with a strong reputation for staff development and career progression.

Benefits include access to high-quality professional development, an attractive pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and technology scheme, alongside a strong commitment to staff wellbeing. NCLT was also named Employer of the Year at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards.