Exams Assistant

The Romsey School; Romsey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

The Romsey School is seeking an Exams Assistant to support access arrangements, assessments and examinations. This part-time role is 30 hours per week during term time, with core hours 9am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, and flexible pattern for exam periods.

You will work closely with the Exams Officer and SEND team, coordinating assessments, organising rooms and timetables, and maintaining accurate records to ensure smooth examinations in line with JCQ regulations.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Understands confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience in an educational or administrative setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer access arrangement assessments for students.
• Liaise with the SEND team to identify students requiring assessment and support.
• Organise rooms, staffing and paperwork for in-class assessments and examinations.
• Maintain accurate records and evidence required for access arrangements.
• Process and distribute information relating to dyslexia screening and specialist reports.
• Support the preparation of examination materials and student paperwork.
• Assist with examination timetabling, rooming and invigilator allocation.
• Help train staff who undertake invigilation duties.
• Work alongside the Exams Officer during examination periods to ensure examinations run smoothly and in line with JCQ regulations.
• Provide general administrative support to the Exams Officer and SEND department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

IT literacy

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Experience in educational/administrative setting (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exams Assistant

Part Time: 30 hours per week term time

Working Hours: Core hours will be 9am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

with a flexible working pattern to ensure full examination coverage during exam periods, with time off in lieu where appropriate.

Salary: Support Staff Scale C, £26,017 to £27,110 FTE per annum
Actual Salary: £18,092.90 to £18,853 per annum

Fixed term contract to end of July 2027

Required ASAP subject to checks

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential?

The Romsey School is seeking a dedicated Exams Assistant to support the smooth administration of access arrangements, assessments and examinations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working collaboratively and thrives in a busy school environment.

Working closely with the Exams Officer, SEND Team and wider school staff, you will play a key role in ensuring that students receive the support they need during both internal and external assessments and examinations.

About the Role

As Exams Assistant, you will:

• Coordinate and administer access arrangement assessments for students.
• Liaise with the SEND team to identify students requiring assessment and support.
• Organise rooms, staffing and paperwork for in-class assessments and examinations.
• Maintain accurate records and evidence required for access arrangements.
• Process and distribute information relating to dyslexia screening and specialist reports.
• Support the preparation of examination materials and student paperwork.
• Assist with examination timetabling, rooming and invigilator allocation.
• Help train staff who undertake invigilation duties.
• Work alongside the Exams Officer during examination periods to ensure examinations run smoothly and in line with JCQ regulations.
• Provide general administrative support to the Exams Officer and SEND department.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Has strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Can manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Has experience working in an educational or administrative setting (desirable).

What We Offer

At The Romsey School, you will join a welcoming and supportive team committed to ensuring every student can achieve their best. We offer:

• A friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the educational experience of our students.
• Access to a comprehensive staff wellbeing programme.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.