Exam Access Arrangements Assistant

New Collaborative Learning Trust; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training

Cycle to work

Technology scheme

Staff wellbeing charter

Job summary

New College Pontefract is seeking an Access Arrangements Assistant to support the SENDCo with admin tasks for access arrangements. The role requires experience with young people, JCQ knowledge and strong organisation to support students with educational needs.

The post offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, term-time only, with competitive salary in Band E. Applications from 11-16 teachers and ECTs welcome, at New College Pontefract within the NCLT family.

Qualifications

• Experience with organising access arrangements is essential.
• Knowledge of JCQ requirements and processes.
• Strong organisational skills to support students with educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SENDCo with administrative tasks for access arrangements.
• Provide high standard support to students with access and educational needs.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training and development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Experience with young people

Willing to undertake training

Knowledge of JCQ requirements

Job description

Salary: Support Staff Salary Band E, Scale Points 6-9, £21,582 - £22,646 (FTE £25,558 - £26,818)

Contract Type: Full time, 37 hours per week, Term Time only (38 weeks)

Contract Term: Permanent

Dates

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

About this Opportunity

An Exciting Opportunity to Join an Outstanding Team!

The Access Arrangements Assistant will assist the SENDCo with the administrative tasks associated with the organisation of access arrangements. The successful candidate will have the knowledge, understanding and experience of working with young people in a similar environment and must be willing to undertake further training relevant to the post. Previous experience of organising access arrangements is essential, along with strong organisational skills and knowledge of JCQ requirements, in order to provide a high standard of support to students with their access and educational needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic and welcoming team at the forefront of the sector, and to make a real difference to the education and aspirations of the young people in the local community. New College Pontefract delivers primarily A Level provision, alongside a range of Applied General qualifications and GCSE Maths. Applications from 11-16 teachers and ECTs welcome.

New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth form college results tables and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The personal development of students is as important to the college as their academic journey and every member of staff plays their part to make this happen. With over 2500 students, New College Pontefract is the founding member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT).

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.