Access Arrangements Co-ordinator​/Assessor

This term-time post at Deer Park School, a secondary school in the RAISE Education Trust, runs exam access arrangements for students with special educational needs and disabilities. The work covers the whole process, from referral and screening through to exam applications, and keeping evidence in line with Joint Council for Qualifications rules. The job is 30 hours a week over 38 weeks, with support given to the successful candidate through a Level 7 assessment qualification.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Manage the access arrangements process from initial referral and screening to final application submission
• Organise and maintain student records and evidence, stored securely for possible JCQ inspection
• Identify students who may need access arrangements, liaising with teachers, parents and students
• Carry out assessments such as reading speed or comprehension
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders on access arrangements
• Advise teaching staff on each student's normal way of working
• Work with the exams officer and SENCO to keep the process running smoothly
• Ensure applications and procedures comply with JCQ regulations and other relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010, and keep up with changes
• Train staff and students, such as invigilators, readers and scribes, to facilitate arrangements correctly
• Facilitate student support and access arrangements in exams and lessons as required

• Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, particularly in exam periods
• Deep understanding of JCQ regulations and relevant legislation such as the Equality Act 2010

• Disclosure and Barring Service check and other employment checks

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Reference from current headteacher if currently working in a school

• Experience in an educational setting, especially a SEND or exams department
• Experience specifically with access arrangements and JCQ regulations

• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates at the 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
• Support to complete a Level 7 postgraduate assessment qualification such as CPT3A
• Two-week October half term trial, 19 to 30 October 2026, as part of the staff wellbeing commitment