Inclusion Specialist: Learning Support & EAA Assessor

East Lancashire Learning Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for Pension schemes

Generous annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition and long service

Free on-site parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group seeks a Learning Support Teacher & Assessor for Nelson & Colne College and Accrington & Rossendale College. The role combines SEND teaching with Exam Access Arrangement assessments and JCQ compliance for learners aged 16-18, apprentices and adults.

You will deliver targeted interventions, maintain EAA documentation, and collaborate with curriculum and Exams teams to support learner progression across both sites.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 7 Specialist Assessment Qualification enabling JCQ Exam Access Arrangements.
• Significant experience conducting JCQ-compliant Exam Access Arrangement assessments.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations, the SEND Code of Practice, and the Equality Act 2010.
• Experience supporting post-16 learners in FE or adult learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist teaching, targeted intervention and additional learning support through 1:1, paired and small group sessions.
• Assess learners' barriers to learning and develop personalised support plans and intervention strategies.
• Manage a caseload of learners with SEND and monitor progress and outcomes.
• Support learners to develop study skills, literacy, numeracy, communication, organisation and independent learning strategies.
• Conduct specialist Exam Access Arrangement assessments in line with JCQ regulations and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams and Exams to ensure approved arrangements are implemented effectively.
• Support EHCP reviews, transition planning and progression activities.
• Promote inclusive practice and use of assistive technologies across provision.

Skills

Specialist assessment

JCQ regulations

SEND support

Communication

Education

Level 7 Specialist Assessment Qualification

Job description

East Lancashire Learning Group seeks a Learning Support Teacher & Assessor for Nelson & Colne College and Accrington & Rossendale College. The role combines SEND teaching with Exam Access Arrangement assessments and JCQ compliance for learners aged 16-18, apprentices and adults.

You will deliver targeted interventions, maintain EAA documentation, and collaborate with curriculum and Exams teams to support learner progression across both sites.