Exams Access Arrangements EAA Coordinator

Exams Access Arrangements (EAA) Coordinator

: 2526/105Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £38,024 to £40,986 per annum. Plus generous benefits. These include:

• 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) • Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the roleWe are seeking a Learning Support Examination and Assessment Coordinator to play a pivotal role in ensuring that students with additional learning needs receive the appropriate support during examinations and assessments. This position is responsible for the planning, organisation, and delivery of internal and external examination access arrangements, as well as ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with teaching staff, support teams, and external bodies to guarantee that every student has equitable access to assessments in line with statutory guidelines.

Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating and managing all aspects of access arrangements for examinations.
• Ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and other relevant policies.
• Liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies to facilitate smooth assessment processes.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation to support audit and inspection requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement in processes to enhance student experience and operational efficiency.

About the personWe are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who is passionate about supporting learners and ensuring fairness in assessment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing examination access arrangements.
• In-depth knowledge of JCQ regulations and best practices related to examinations and assessments.
• A Level 7 qualification in assessment and access arrangements (or equivalent).
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, capable of prioritising multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.

About the CollegeWe are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

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Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Baxter, Deputy Head of Additional Learning Support:

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