SEND and Exam Access Arrangements Assessor
Location: Rotherham College, Rotherham
Salary: Up to £32,199 per annum (Dependant on qualifications and experience) + benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37 hrs per week, all year round)
Closing Date: 08/12/2025
About the Role
The role is to support learners who have additional learning support needs; including those with a diagnosed SEND need and EHCP’s. The post holder will work within the Additional Learning Support Team and report directly to the Head of Additional Learning and High Needs Support. The post holder will work collaboratively with learners, their families, schools, colleagues and external agencies to assess, identify and design a support plan for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to support with pre-entry and on-programme support to aid achievement of planned outcomes and progression.
In addition, the post holder will be responsible for carrying out specialist exam access arrangements to ensure learners who require it, have the appropriate arrangements during any examinations taken during their programme of study.
You will
You will have a sound knowledge of SEND and an understanding of related issues. You will be able to display good communication skills, both written and verbal, empathy and flexibility to meet the needs of a variety of learners. You will be aware of the SEND Code of Practice and the duties on mainstream FE providers, along with a strong understanding of the JCQ exam regulations in relation to exam access arrangements.
You will work collaboratively with the wider Additional Learning Support Team members, as well as the exams team, curriculum and support staff, and other internal and external professionals as appropriate.
You will have qualifications in English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) a specialist SEND qualification, A Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A, or equivalent to ensure you are able to meet the JCQ requirements), and be able to work with respect, sensitivity and confidentiality.
Department Info
The SEND & EAA Assessor will report directly to the Head of Additional Learning and High Needs Support, working closely with colleagues within ALS and the wider Student Support teams.
Our excellent benefits and rewards package:
- Access to local government
- Up to 44 days annual leave per year (29) including closure during Christmas period
- Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
- Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
- Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
- Free Parking available at all of our sites
- Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
- New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
- Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made
What is the RNN Group?
RNN Group’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too;
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the RNN Group, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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