Exams Assistant at The Romsey School

The Romsey School; Romsey; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 19 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Romsey School is seeking a dedicated Exams Assistant to support access arrangements, assessments and examinations. This part-time role involves detailed coordination in a busy school environment, working closely with the Exams Officer and SEND team to ensure accurate records and smooth examinations.

You will liaise with staff across SEND and exams to allocate rooms, invigilators, and materials, while maintaining strict confidentiality and complying with JCQ regulations.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience in educational or administrative settings is desirable.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and administer access arrangement assessments for students.
• Liaise with SEND team to identify students needing assessment and support.
• Organise rooms, staffing and paperwork for in-class assessments and examinations.
• Maintain accurate records and evidence for access arrangements.
• Process dyslexia screening information and specialist reports.
• Assist with preparation of examination materials and student paperwork.
• Help with examination timetabling, rooming and invigilator allocation.
• Train staff who undertake invigilation duties.
• Support Exams Officer during examination periods to ensure smooth operations
• Provide general admin support to Exams Officer and SEND department.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Independence

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job Reference # EDV/2026/RS/69068

Location Greatbridge Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ZB

Contract Type Fixed Term

Contract Term Part-Time

Hours Per Week 30

Weeks Per Year 39

Fixed Term End Date Fri 23rd Jul, 2027

Closing Date Midnight, Sun 1st Nov, 2026

Start Date ASAP subject to checks

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) 6th November 2026

Salary Support Staff Scale C, £26,017 to £27,110 FTE per annum

Actual Salary: £18,092.90 to £18,853 per annum

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.

About this Role

Exams Assistant

Part Time: 30 hours per week term time

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

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.

• 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

• 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.

Safeguarding Statement

The Gateway Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Gateway Trust ensures that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

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Contact Details

Hazel Hampton

01794 512334

[e-mail]

01794512334

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http://www.theromseyschool.org