Access Arrangement Co-ordinator

You will oversee the process of access arrangements from start to end, including:

• Working with staff to establish potential students to be considered
• Gathering evidence and screening to assess the need for access arrangements
• Completing the required paperwork to prepare for assessment
• Liaising with the external assessor
• Liaising with the exams officer, SENCO and Raising Standards Lead
• Oversee and coordinate the provision of access arrangements to eligible students
• Act as your setting's main point of contact for staff and parents in relation to access arrangements
  
  Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs to achieve their full potential? Join Thomas, Proven experience in a highly structured administrative role, ideally within an educational or exam-based environment.
• Good level of general education (GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent).
• Up-to-date, working knowledge of JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) regulations, requirements, and deadlines.
• Experience acting as a primary point of contact for diverse groups (e.g., staff, parents, external visitors)., Disability Confident
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Bennett Community College, a thriving and inclusive school committed to delivering outstanding support and opportunities for every learner. As part of a dedicated and collaborative staff team, you will play a key role in creating an engaging, nurturing, and supportive learning environment where students with SEN can flourish both academically and personally. About Thomas Bennett Community College Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming and ambitious 11-18 secondary school at the heart of the Crawley community, serving families across the town and the wider West Sussex area. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, the school combines a strong community ethos with the advantages of a wider network of collaboration and support. With more than 1,200 students, including a thriving sixth form, it provides an inclusive and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, supported by modern facilities and dedicated colleagues. Strong relationships with parents, local organisations, and the wider community underpin the school's work, while students are encouraged to demonstrate aspiration, resilience, respect, and pride in both their achievements and their community.


• Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust
• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
• Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme
• Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression, We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Flexible working We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance. Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward. Access to interview Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.