Examinations Support Assistant

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Examinations Support Assistant for a temporary role in South East London. The successful candidate will support the Examinations Team to ensure high-quality service delivery during exams, engaging with candidates and maintaining an orderly environment in exam rooms.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in exam invigilation within a school or higher education setting.
• Familiarity with exam regulations and rules.
• Ability to give clear instructions to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Directing candidates to exam rooms and verifying student IDs.
• Monitoring candidate behavior and ensuring exam environment works smoothly.
• Handling operational exam-related duties as directed.

Skills

Exam invigilation experience

Understanding of exam regulations

Strong communication skills

Observant and alert

Calm under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Examinations Support Assistant
Type: Temporary
Period of Work: 2 weeks - 14th to 25th July 2025
Hours of Work: 09:00 - 15:30
Location: South East London
Salary: £15 per hour

Role Overview:
To support the day-to-day operations of the Examinations Team in delivering a high-quality examinations service.

Essential Experience & Attributes:

• Prior experience in exam invigilation, ideally within a school or higher education setting

• Familiarity with exam regulations and an understanding of rules and procedures

• Confident in giving instructions and directions to large groups

• Observant and alert to the exam environment and student behaviour

• Able to remain calm and think clearly under pressure — essential when working with large groups (exams may involve up to 350 students)

Duties Include:

• Directing candidates to the correct exam room

• Instructing candidates to check their examination desk number on the candidate seating lists before entering the exam room

• Directing any candidate unable to find their name on the list to the nearest member of exams staff

• Advising candidates to turn off and store electronic devices as directed and ensure they have their ID cards to hand

• Admitting candidates to the exam room when directed, ensuring a quiet and calm entry

• Verifying student ID cards upon entry and advising on next steps if a card is missing

• Monitoring the number of candidates entering an exam room to avoid overcrowding

• Removing and securing mobile phones not properly stored and handing them to an invigilator

• Permitting late entry up to 30 minutes after the start of the exam

• Referring candidates who arrive more than 30 minutes late to exams staff

• Reporting any discrepancies or irregularities to exams staff

• Realigning exam desks and clearing litter before and after exams

• Checking and reporting cleanliness issues in nearby washrooms before and after exams

• Performing any other operational exam-related duties as directed
  
  Step Ahead is acting as an Employment Agency Step Ahead is committed to preventing discrimination in its recruitment practices by stimulating genuine equality of opportunity. This means that everyone is treated solely on the basis of competence and merit, regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexuality, ethnicity, racial, religious or disability considerations, and we welcome applications.