Reporting to: SENCO
Hours of Work: Part-time, 2 days per week, 15 hours per week, Term-time only
(specific days and hours to be negotiated, potentially increasing during internal and external examination periods)
Salary: £16.57 per hour, £9,960 per annum, which is based on the FTE of £32,400 per annum
Starting: ASAP
Closing Date: 11th June 2026
Application form: https://form.jotform.com/230384617821355
To manage the administrative and operational implementation of exam access arrangements (AA) for students with additional learning needs.
You will ensure that all arrangements comply with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and other awarding body regulations, enabling every eligible pupil to receive the appropriate adjustments for public and internal examinations.
Key Responsibilities
Coordination and Compliance
- End-to-End Management: Coordinate the identification, assessment, and application process for students requiring access arrangements.
- Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all school procedures remain compliant with current JCQ regulations and awarding body guidelines.
- Application Submission: Manage online applications for public examinations through relevant systems (e.g., JCQ Access Arrangements Online).
- Audit Readiness: Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and audit-ready electronic student files, including required evidence such as Form 8s, Form 9s, and proof of "normal way of working".
Liaison and Communication
- Stakeholder Contact: Act as the primary point of contact for staff, parents, and external professionals regarding access arrangements.
- Assessors: Liaise with specialist external assessors to schedule assessments and ensure they possess up-to-date qualifications.
- Transition Support: Contact previous schools to roll forward arrangements from GCSE to A-Level and ensure continuity of support for transferring students.
- Staff Guidance: Advise teaching staff on gathering appropriate evidence to document a student's "normal way of working" in the classroom.
Administrative and Operational Support
- Internal Exams: Assist with the administration and implementation of access arrangements for internal school assessments.
- Exam Support: Provide specialist support during exams, which may include acting as a specialist invigilator, scribe, reader, or supervisor for rest breaks.
- Training: Deliver guidance and training to invigilators and department staff on how to correctly implement specific access arrangements.
- Resources: Manage specialist equipment and software (e.g. iPod, reading pens, computer readers, laptops) needed for examinations.
What we can offer you:
· The opportunity to join our lovely school, supported by a hugely talented and hard-working staff team
· Polite, respectful, committed students who are positive and active learners
· Excellent professional development and guidance
· An ethos of kindness and consideration that is actively lived out
How to apply
Application form: https://form.jotform.com/230384617821355
If you would like to apply for this position, you will need to complete an application form which is available above and on our website https://www.sionschool.org.uk/contact-us/job-vacancies which will be submitted to [email protected]
CVs and non-standard application paperwork will not be accepted as part of the application process.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage of the process.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
All job applicants are considered equally and consistently to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds regardless of your sex, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership, religion or belief.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Educational Setting: Experience working within a school or educational environment is essential. Previous experience as a SENCO, Assistant SENCO, or Specialist Assessor for Exam Access Arrangements would be desirable.
JCQ Knowledge: A strong understanding of JCQ regulations relating to access arrangements (or a willingness to undertake immediate training).
Relevant Background: Experience submitting applications for arrangements or working supportively with neurodivergent students.
Specialist Assessment: A Level 7 Specialist Assessor qualification is highly desirable.
Skills and Abilities
Administrative Excellence: Exceptional organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
IT Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn new educational databases quickly.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate sensitively and professionally with pupils, parents, and external agencies.
Time Management: Ability to manage a high caseload and prioritise tasks effectively to meet strict exam board deadlines.
Personal Qualities
Empathy: An understanding and empathetic approach toward students with additional learning needs and disabilities.
Integrity: A strong sense of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive student data in line with GDPR.
Adaptability: A flexible "can do" attitude with the ability to work calmly under pressure and adjust to changing priorities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £9,960.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
