Lead Exams Access Arrangements Assessor; on-site

Starting salary is £32,172 plus an allowance of £1,500 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

• CPT3A (Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment & Access Arrangements) CCET + AAC
• SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate equivalent to Level 7

We are looking to expand our Assessment team and can be flexible in what we can offer you.

This post will be based at either Ipswich or Suffolk Rural; the successful candidate will be able to choose their base.

Are you passionate about identifying and removing barriers to learning for young people?

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!

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, enabling 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 the early identification of needs through our internal referral process and providing feedback following assessment.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive, nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date:
Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date:
Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Please note we interview candidates earlier than specified and may withdraw the advert prior to the closing date.

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 ongoing commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College will 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 & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency. The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement for this role has been agreed. The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants sent on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we need assistance with a post.