Exams Access Arrangements Coordinator

Exams Access Arrangements Coordinator
A meaningful opportunity to support fair exam access for students with SEND, combining meticulous administration, stakeholder communication and JCQ compliance. Professional development includes support to complete an approved Level 7 specialist assessment qualification.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Access Arrangements Coordinator, Access Arrangements Administrator, Access Arrangements Officer, Exams Administrator, Exam Support Coordinator, SEND Administrator, Learning Support Administrator, Student Support Administrator, Access Arrangements Assessor, Assessment Coordinator
This role is officially known as an Access Arrangements Co-ordinator/Assessor
SALARY: £28,696 per annum FTE (£19,508.51 Actual) + Benefits
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 30 hours per week, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks)
JOB OVERVIEW
Make a direct contribution to fair exam access for students with SEND in a supportive secondary-school setting. The Exams Access Arrangements Coordinator will manage a compliant process that helps students demonstrate their abilities.
Working with the SENCo, exams officer, teaching staff, students and parents, the Exams Access Arrangements Coordinator will coordinate evidence, applications, records and normal-way-of-working guidance.
Professional development includes support towards an approved Level 7 specialist assessment qualification. The Exams Access Arrangements Coordinator will also support assessments, staff guidance and arrangements in lessons and exams.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Exams Access Arrangements Coordinator include:
Access Arrangements Administration: Manage referrals, screenings, evidence, applications and secure student records
Assessment and Identification: Liaise with students, parents and staff and support assessments to identify appropriate arrangements
Stakeholder Liaison and Guidance: Work with the SENCo, exams officer and teaching staff on students' normal way of working
JCQ Compliance and Records: Keep applications, procedures and evidence aligned with JCQ regulations and inspection requirements
Staff Training and Facilitation: Provide guidance to staff supporting arrangements, including invigilators, readers and scribes
Student Support and Access: Facilitate appropriate access arrangements in exams and lessons as required
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, particularly during exam periods
Ability to maintain accurate, secure and confidential student records
DESIRABLE
Experience working in an educational setting, particularly within SEND or exams
Experience with access arrangements and JCQ regulations
BENEFITS
Friendly and sociable colleagues
Free on-site car park
Staff membership rates for the modern on-site Leisure Centre
Enrolment in one of the UK's largest public sector pension schemes
Tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
Good transport links
This role requires a DBS Check
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P15249
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