Exams Assistant

Kendrick School; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Term-time only

Job summary

Kendrick School in Reading is seeking an Exams Assistant to support the Exams Team. The role offers 10 hours per week during term time, with additional hours possible during exam periods.

You will work with the Exams Officer, SENDCo and the Access Arrangements Assessor to handle exam administration and access arrangements for students sitting GCSEs and A-Levels. You must be IT competent, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to manage complex administrative processes

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Professional, IT competent and able to manage complex administrative processes and strict deadlines.
• Flexible approach and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration tasks around the running of exams and the application for access arrangements.
• Collaborate with the Exams Officer, SENDCo and the Access Arrangements Assessor.
• Ensure every student receives fair, compliant, and tailored support during internal and external examinations.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Required for November 2026 - 10 hours a week to be worked flexibly. Additional hours needed for exam periods

Kendrick School is a successful 11-18 girls' grammar school in Reading. Graded 'Outstanding' in all its OFSTED inspections, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.

We are seeking an assistant to work with the Exams Team. In this important role you will work with the Exams Officer, the SENDCo and the Access Arrangements Assessor.

You will be involved in administration tasks around the running of exams and the application for access arrangements for students sitting external exams.

As a key member of the team, you will ensure every student receives fair, compliant, and tailored support during internal and external examinations (GCSEs, and A-Levels).

As well as the 10 hours a week (term time only) to be worked flexibly, you must be available to work the following exam periods

Applicants must have a desire to see every child reach their highest possible outcome and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children. Previous experience working in a school is desirable but not essential.

However, applicants must be professional, IT competent and have proven experience managing complex administrative processes, tracking spreadsheets, and adhering to strict external deadlines. You will need a flexible approach and be self-motivated.

Exams weeks: 7.30am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday. Any additional hours worked over the 10 hours a week will be paid at an hourly rate.

10 days beginning of January (Term 3)

One week at end of February (beginning of Term 4)

5-6 weeks starting mid-May (Term 5)

Exam results period in August (2 weeks) - 2 hours per day flexible