Exams Access Arrangements Assessor (Lead) (on-site)

Exams Access Arrangements Assessor (Lead) (on-site)

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 22 April 2026
• Salary: £32,172 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 06 May 2026
• Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Suffolk New College
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: Exams Access Arrangements Assessor (Lead) (on-site)

Summary

Exams Access Arrangements Assessor (Lead) (on-site)

Starting salary is £32,172

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

The position can be offered on a Term Time contract for the right candidate.

Are you passionate about identifying and removing barriers to learning for young people?

We are looking to expand our Assessment team and we can be flexible in what we can offer.

We are looking for qualified Exams Access Arrangements Assessors to join our Additional Learning Support Assessment team. If you hold a current specialist qualification in Assessing for Access Arrangements, we would love to hear from you!

You will be joining a dedicated team who work together to ensure that exam arrangements are in place for all learners with identified additional learning needs to enable them maximum opportunity to meet their full potential.

You will be sharing your knowledge of the JCQ regulations and guidance with the curriculum team to support with the early identification of needs through the completion of our internal referral process and providing feedback following assessment.

Starting salary is £32,172. There is the opportunity to take on a Lead role which attracts an allowance of £1,500 per annum.

Please provide your preferred contract type within the person specification section in your application.

We work 37 hours per week, however we are flexible on contracts being 52 weeks per year or term-time only. Please provide your preferred contract type within the person specification section in your application.

Requirements

• You must hold either the:
• CPT3A (Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment & Access Arrangements) CCET + AAC
• SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate equivalent to Level 7

This post will be based predominantly at our Ipswich campus but the successful candidate would be expected to work across sites on occasion.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

For further information, please visit www.suffolk.ac.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 6th May 2026 at midnight

Interview date: Friday 15th May 2026

We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency. The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis.

The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post

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Starting salary is £32,172 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The position can be offered on a Term Time contract for the right candidate. Are you passionate about identifying and removing barriers to learning for young people? We are looking to expand our Assessment team and we can be flexible in what we can offer. We are looking for qualified Exams Access Arrangements Assessors to join our Additional Learning Support Assessment team. If you hold a current specialist qualification in Assessing for Access Arrangements, we would love to hear from you! You will be joining a dedicated team who work together to ensure that exam arrangements are in place for all learners with identified additional learning needs to enable them maximum opportunity to meet their full potential. You will be sharing your knowledge of the JCQ regulations and guidance with the curriculum team to support with the early identification of needs through the completion of our internal referral process and providing feedback following assessment. Starting salary is £32,172. There is the opportunity to take on a Lead role which attracts an allowance of £1,500 per annum. Please provide your preferred contract type within the person specification section in your application. We work 37 hours per week, however we are flexible on contracts being 52 weeks per year or term-time only. Please provide your preferred contract type within the person specification section in your application. You must hold either the:

• CPT3A (Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment & Access Arrangements) CCET + AAC
• SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate equivalent to Level 7
This post will be based predominantly at our Ipswich campus but the successful candidate would be expected to work across sites on occasion. At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.