Exams Access Arrangements Co-Ordinator

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Health and wellbeing facilities

Professional development

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Inspire Education Group is seeking an Exams Access Arrangements Co-Ordinator at Peterborough College. The role focuses on coordinating and delivering Exam Access Arrangements across the college to support learners with additional needs, ensuring JCQ compliance and maintaining detailed records.

The post involves liaising with curriculum and exams teams, building relationships with feeder schools and external agencies, and supporting learners with EHCPs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with additional needs and coordinating processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations and assistive technologies.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement Exam Access Arrangements for eligible learners.
• Liaise with curriculum, support and exams teams to ensure effective learner support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with feeder schools and external agencies.
• Collect, monitor and maintain Form 8 documentation and supporting evidence.
• Ensure full compliance with JCQ regulations and exam access requirements.
• Maintain accurate learner records and evidence files for Exam Access Arrangements.
• Coordinate exam support for learners with EHCPs and additional needs.
• Audit and monitor records in line with ALS funding requirements.
• Attend and cascade JCQ updates, implementing process improvements where required.
• Work collaboratively with wellbeing services to support learners requiring exam adjustments.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Job description

Exams Access Arrangements Co-Ordinator

Salary: Equivalent to £25,771 pro-rated for working hours

Hours: 20.8 hours per week

Contract: FTC - 30 Weeks

Contract Type: Term Time Only

Location: Peterborough College

Closing Date: 13 th October 2026

Help shape an inclusive exam experience by ensuring every learner receives the support they need to achieve their full potential.

In this busy and exciting role you will coordinate and deliver Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) across the College, helping to remove barriers and create an accessible, supportive exam environment for learners with additional needs. Working closely with curriculum teams, the Exams department and external agencies, you will ensure that students receive the appropriate arrangements to support their success.

You will play a key role in identifying learner needs, maintaining accurate records and evidence, and ensuring all Exam Access Arrangements are implemented in line with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students' educational journeys while working in a collaborative and student-focused environment.

The role also involves building strong relationships with feeder schools, supporting learners with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), and working alongside wellbeing and support services to ensure learners can access fair and inclusive assessment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement Exam Access Arrangements for eligible learners.
• Liaise with curriculum, support and exams teams to ensure effective learner support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with feeder schools and external agencies.
• Collect, monitor and maintain Form 8 documentation and supporting evidence.
• Ensure full compliance with JCQ regulations and exam access requirements.
• Maintain accurate learner records and evidence files for Exam Access Arrangements.
• Coordinate exam support for learners with EHCPs and additional needs.
• Audit and monitor records in line with ALS funding requirements.
• Attend and cascade JCQ updates, implementing process improvements where required.
• Work collaboratively with wellbeing services to support learners requiring exam adjustments.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with experience of supporting learners with additional needs and coordinating processes or services. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to work independently and build effective relationships with colleagues, schools and external partners.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of learning difficulties, disabilities and Exam Access Arrangements, together with knowledge of JCQ regulations and assistive technologies. A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and delivering an outstanding student-centred service is essential.

Why work for IEG?

• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.