Inclusive Learning SEND Specialist Tutor/EAA Assessor

Myerscough Corporation; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular CPD opportunities

Onsite parking Preston campus

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Membership of Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Job summary

Myerscough College and University Centre is seeking an Inclusive Learning SEND Specialist Tutor/EAA Assessor to assess students for Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) in line with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements. You will work with the Exam Team and Inclusive Learning to identify learners needing EAAs, conduct assessments, and prepare EAA reports.

The role offers CPD opportunities and a supportive environment for colleagues and students alike.

Responsibilities

• To assess students for EAAs in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Liaise closely with the Exam Team and Inclusive Learning to identify learners who have identified themselves as requiring Exam Access Arrangements.
• Carry out exam access arrangement assessments and complete EAA reports

Job description

Inclusive Learning SEND Specialist Tutor/EAA Assessor

At Myerscough, our values drive us: we are passionate about education, collaborative in our approach, professional in everything we do, and committed to Fredie (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement).

About the role

Are you looking to make a real difference to student’s lives?

Are you ready to be part of their success?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

Your duties in the role will include:

• To assess students for EAAs in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Liaise closely with the Exam Team and Inclusive Learning to identify learners who have identified themselves as requiring Exam Access Arrangements.
• Carry out exam access arrangement assessments and complete EAA reports

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with the University of Lancashire and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.

What We Offer:

We take care of our team just as we do our students. As an employee, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Hassle free onsite parking at our Preston Campus.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide wellbeing support in moments of need.
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme.

We are flexible working friendly and happy to discuss interest in flexible working.

Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre-conditional term of our job offer.

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks.

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team.

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, 40 Weeks Per Year

Department: Inclusive Learning

Location: Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary: £30,452 - £40,684 pro rata, per annum in accordance with qualifications and experience