Access Arrangements and Examination Administrator

About the Role

You will efficiently collate and prioritise student information for Exam Access Arrangements (EAA), in order to ensure that all students receive the appropriate entitlements in accordance with the statutory legal regulations relating to EAA. You will carry out data input to College Information Systems as directed by the Lead Access Arrangements Assessor. Processing information to support the examination function of the organisation.

• Gather information from students and feeder institutions, or other specialists and/or Access Arrangements (AA) Assessors as appropriate, in order to ensure that formal requests for AA can be submitted to the examination boards in a timely manner. This will involve adhering to strict confidential protocols when dealing with students, parents and staff.
• Coordinate and integrate the ALS referral procedures and ensure the efficient processing of EAA information from all the referrals/requests received.
• Support invigilators with the setting up of examination rooms for paper and online (including occasional evening exams) for students, including those with access arrangements, ensuring that all examination requirements are in place where necessary.
• Work closely with the College Educational Psychologist, AA Assessors, ALS Lead team, teachers, curriculum teams, administrative staff and the College Exams office, ensuring the efficient implementation of all EAA recommendations made in accordance with the scheduled exam dates.
• Submit individual learner assessment evidence to external examination bodies, using an online portal in accordance with time guidelines.
• Act as the first point of contact in support of all external exam body inspections, providing evidence for justification of student Access Arrangements.

• English and Maths to at least a Level 2
• Excellent IT Skills including applications for managing data
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and maintain data security (GDPR)
• Knowledge of JCQ Regulations including planning and coordinating exam access arrangements
• Experience in using an online AA recording and tracking system