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Exams Access Arrangements Assessor
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- Suffolk New College
- Address: Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1LT
- Salary: £32,172 per annum
- Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5355
The position can also be offered on an annualised hours, part-time or term-time contract. Please provide your preferred contract type within the person specification section in your application.
Suffolk New College are seeking an Exams Access Arrangements Assessor (on-site).
Are you passionate about identifying and removing barriers to learning for young people?
We are looking to expand our assessment team and we can be flexible in what we can offer.
We are looking for qualified exams access arrangements assessors to join our additional learning support assessment team. If you hold a current specialist qualification in assessing for access arrangements, we would love to hear from you!
Your responsibilities
You will be joining a dedicated team who work together to ensure that exam arrangements are in place for all learners with identified additional learning needs to enable them maximum opportunity to meet their full potential.
You will be sharing your knowledge of the JCQ regulations and guidance with the curriculum team to support with the early identification of needs through the completion of our internal referral process and providing feedback following assessment.
Additional Opportunity: Lead Exams Access Arrangements Assessor
This role attracts an annual allowance of £1,500 per annum, pro rata. If you would like to be considered for this responsibility, please indicate your interest on your application form. The full job description is available on request.
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What you will need
Please refer to the job description for the full person specification. Please ensure to specify how you meet the essential criteria and qualifications within your supporting statement.
You must hold either the:
- CPT3A (Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements) CCET + AAC
- SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate equivalent to Level 7
This post will be based predominantly at our Ipswich campus but you would be expected to work across sites on occasion.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/H-Aug/5355-Exam-Access-Arrangements-Assessor-Suffolk-New-College-JD.pdf] or alternatively, please visit our website [https://www.suffolk.ac.uk/].
How to apply
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Closing date: 12 am, 26 August 2026.
Interview date: 8 September 2026.
We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.
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This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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