Exam Access Arrangements Assessor and Coordination Specialist CC/3237

Salary: £39,442 - £43,938

Job Profile

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Job Summary
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Role Title: Exam Access Arrangements Assessor and Coordination Specialist

Location: Yale (with ability to travel across all 5 Coleg Cambria sites)

Contract Type: Fixed Term / Part Time (term time only until 31/12/2027)

Salary: £39,442 - £43,938

Coleg cambria are excited to be recruiting for the role of Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) Assessor and Coordination Specialist .The main purpose of the job is to coordinate and complete the assessment for EAA and support the wider EAA processes in college for learners across all sites and provision types.

The successful candidate will ensure that EAA assessment and guidance is completed in line with learning support needs, guidance and timeframes. You will also be a point of contact around EAA and relevant support.

Responsibilities and accountabilities will include :

• To work as a member of the Additional Learning Needs and Learning Support Team to co-ordinate and assess learners requiring exam access arrangements across college sites and programmes
• To be a point of contact for the exams and learning support team to specifically support the EAA process in college.
• Conduct and complete assessments/reassessments using relevant psychometric testing to determine learners' eligibility for Access Arrangements, completing relevant documents and paperwork (such as Form 8 and 9s) in accordance with JCQ and awarding bodies guidance and college procedures.
• Monitor, track, and carry out duties for continuing students to ensure their access arrangements remain accurate.

• Coordinate and complete EAA assessments across all college campuses for all programme types, including Further education and work-based provision, ensuring strict adherence to quality measures.

• Act as a primary point of contact for all EAA-related queries for students, parents, and staff.
• Work closely with the Exams Department, the learning support team and other colleagues across the college relevant for exam access and reasonable adjustments.
• And more.

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above
• Currently holds a Level 2 Digital Literacy or is willing to work towards
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• Appropriate Postgraduate / professional Access Arrangements Assessor qualification qualification to carry out assessment for exam access arrangements
• A post-graduate course at or equivalent to Level 7, including at least 100 hours relating to individual specialist assessment OR a current SpLD Assessment Practicing Certificate as awarded by Patoss, Dyslexia Action or BDA and listed on the SASC website.
• Experience of writing up assessments and completing professional documents completed via psychometric testing
• Experience of working with learners in education settings with ALN / SPLD
• Appropriate qualification recognised by JCQ for assessing Exam Access arrangements
• The ability to travel across all sites

Welsh skills are desirable/essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave