Exam Access & Assessments Specialist

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Career development

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a Specialist Exams Assessor at the DALS Learning Centres in Derby. The role focuses on carrying out specialist assessments, advising on access arrangements and ensuring compliance with exam regulations to help every learner achieve their potential.

You will work with learners, tutors and examination bodies to coordinate arrangements, maintain records and stay updated on JCQ rules while promoting inclusive assessment practices.

Qualifications

• Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and making recommendations for exam access arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
• Strong knowledge of assessment processes, exam regulations and current guidance relating to access arrangements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with learners, tutors and external agencies.
• Experience of producing clear, accurate reports and maintaining confidential learner records.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines.
• Experience of using digital systems to record, manage and report information accurately.
• An understanding of equality, inclusion and the barriers that learners with additional needs may face.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist assessments to identify learners' needs and determine appropriate exam access arrangements.
• Prepare detailed assessment reports and recommendations in line with awarding body and regulatory requirements.
• Advise tutors, managers and support staff on access arrangements, reasonable adjustments and inclusive assessment practices.
• Liaise with learners, examination staff and awarding organisations to coordinate approved access arrangements.
• Maintain accurate learner records and assessment documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Keep up to date with changes to JCQ examination regulations, guidance and best practice.
• Support quality assurance processes and contribute to audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Promote equality of opportunity by helping to remove barriers to learning and assessment for learners with additional needs.

Skills

Specialist assessments

Exam access arrangements

Report writing

Confidential records

Communication

Equality and inclusion

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

Derby City Council is seeking a Specialist Exams Assessor at the DALS Learning Centres in Derby. The role focuses on carrying out specialist assessments, advising on access arrangements and ensuring compliance with exam regulations to help every learner achieve their potential.

You will work with learners, tutors and examination bodies to coordinate arrangements, maintain records and stay updated on JCQ rules while promoting inclusive assessment practices.