Level 7 Assessor

LTE Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a qualified L7 Access Arrangements Assessor to effectively identify and assess students requiring exam access arrangements. The successful candidate will support high-quality learning provisions and assistive technology implementation. Key qualifications include a Level 7 qualification and a teaching qualification at L5 or above. The role is permanent and full-time, based across two campuses in Manchester, offering generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of learning difficulties and neurodiversity.
• Desirable experience in further education and staff training.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and study skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess students requiring exam access arrangements.
• Contribute to learning support provision including Study Hub services and assistive technology.

Skills

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Level 7 Qualification (e.g., CPT3A, PGCert SpLD)

Teaching qualification at L5 or above

Job description

We are seeking a qualified L7 Access Arrangements Assessor to support the effective identification and assessment of students requiring exam access arrangements. The successful candidate will contribute to high quality learning support provision, including Study Hub services, assistive technology implementation, and staff development activity.

• Level 7 Qualification allowing you to provide Access Arrangements assessments (e.g., CPT3A, PGCert SpLD or equivalent).
• A teaching qualification at L5 or above.
• Understanding of learning difficulties, neurodiversity and effective inclusion strategies.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• It is desirable you have experience working in further education, delivering CPD or training to staff and knowledge of assistive technologies and study skills approaches.

We offer a supportive, friendly and professional environment, with an induction provided for newly qualified assessors. Also, we offer very good access to ongoing CPD and opportunities to develop specialist skills.

The Manchester College is the largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19-year-olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consists of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester's learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future. Proudly, The Manchester College is also one of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

The role is offered on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis, based at both our Nicholls and City Labs campuses.

• 45 days annual leave, bookable plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well‑being days per year.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.