Access Arrangements Coordinator

Salary: £24,703.40

Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year - South Downs Campus with a day a week at Havant campus

About the Role

This is a role for an enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated team player who wants to deliver exceptional administrative support to the Exam Access Arrangements Team and our students.

The role of the Access Arrangements Coordinator (Administrative post) is to assist the College Educational Psychologist and Access Arrangements Assessors in implementing and tracking all Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) Assessments. You will book appointments and update databases, whilst co-ordinating the completion of paperwork for all students who are eligible for exam access arrangements and ensuring the required evidence is up to date. In addition, you will apply to exam boards for EAA for all assessments including GCSEs, A levels, Cambridge Technical, BTECs, Functional Skills and T Levels whilst ensuring that JCQ deadlines are met.

Integral to the role is building good relationships and working closely with the Additional Learning Support Lead Team, Teachers, Curriculum Teams, Administrative Staff, and the College Exams Officer in support of our students, to make sure that all needs are met and to ensure that all appropriate exam access arrangements for public and internal examinations are in place.Responsibilities You will be responsible for:

  • Support the College's Vision, Mission and Values and communicate them effectively.
  • Coordinate and integrate the ALS referral procedures and ensure the efficient processing of AA information from all the referrals/requests received.
  • Compile and quality-check student folder of evidence within college systems, ensuring regular monitoring of where evidence may not be enough.
  • Support the Head of SEND & ALS Manager in ensuring resources are deployed efficiently and effectively, confirming value for money and effective budget performance.
  • Act as the first point of contact in support of all external exam body inspections, providing evidence for justification of student Access Arrangements

Requirements

You will need:

  • English to at least a Level 2
  • Educated to at least a Level 3
  • Hold a role relevant qualification
  • Excellent IT Skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and maintain data security (GDPR)
  • Thorough understanding of the barriers to learning faced by students

Benefits

In return, you will receive:

  • Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
  • Teaching Excellence Support: Fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training for new teachers. Certificate in Education or PGCE options with financial support and reduced teaching hours for experienced teachers.
  • Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
  • Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.
  • Community Engagement: Participate in volunteering and fundraising for local and national charities. Option to donate through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.

If this sounds like a perfect opportunity for you, please click on "Apply Now"!

Application

How to apply

  • We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact us and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible. You can find our contact information after clicking on "Apply now", when you will be redirected to our application page.
  • Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form on our page as we do not accept CV’s.
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