Specialist Learning Support & Exam Access Assessor

East Lancashire Learning Group; Pendleton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Annual leave

Sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Free on-site parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group is seeking a Learning Support Teacher & Assessor to join our Additional Learning Support team across Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College.

You will deliver specialist teaching and targeted intervention for 16–18 learners, apprentices and adults, assess barriers, and develop personalised support plans while ensuring compliant Exam Access Arrangements and strong documentation.

Qualifications

• Level 7 Specialist Assessment Qualification enabling JCQ Exam Access Arrangements.
• Significant experience carrying out JCQ-compliant Exam Access Arrangement assessments and producing supporting evidence and documentation.
• Thorough knowledge of JCQ regulations, SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND in post-16 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 additional support needs, monitoring progress and reviewing 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.
• Complete and maintain all required EAA documentation (Form 8, Form 9, supporting evidence).
• Work with curriculum and Exams teams to ensure approved arrangements are implemented effectively.
• Support learners through EHCP reviews, transition planning and progression activities.
• Deliver guidance and staff development relating to SEND, inclusive practice and Exam Access Arrangements.
• Promote use of assistive technologies and inclusive learning tools.

Skills

Specialist Assessment

JCQ Regulations knowledge

SEND experience

Record-keeping

Education

Level 7 Specialist Assessment Qualification

Job description

East Lancashire Learning Group is seeking a Learning Support Teacher & Assessor to join our Additional Learning Support team across Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College.

You will deliver specialist teaching and targeted intervention for 16–18 learners, apprentices and adults, assess barriers, and develop personalised support plans while ensuring compliant Exam Access Arrangements and strong documentation.