Job Description
Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK’s leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes.
Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.
Exams Access Arrangements Assessor
South Yorkshire
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Part time (2/3 days per week – flexible)
£33,787 - £42,766 per annum (FTE)
Are you passionate about supporting learners with SEND and ensuring they have the tools, confidence, and access arrangements needed to thrive in education?
Reed FE is seeking a dedicated and skilled ALS Assessor & Specialist Teacher to join an Additional Learning Support (ALS) team. This role is essential in providing high quality assessments, targeted interventions, and specialist support across the college.
About the Role
As a key member of the ALS department, you will support learners across Further Education, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education by delivering personalised interventions and ensuring appropriate access arrangements for exams. Your work will directly impact learner success, independence, and progression.
Essential Requirement – MUST HOLD:
Level 7 Assessor Qualification (Assessor for Access Arrangements / SpLD Assessor)
Applications without this qualification cannot be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning Support
• Deliver individualised ALS interventions to students on FE and/or Apprenticeship programmes.
• Carry out ongoing assessment of learner progress and adapt support accordingly.
• Maintain accurate records of support delivered.
Assessment & Screening
• Complete Access Arrangements Assessments for students and apprentices with SEND.
• Conduct Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) screenings for HE learners and provide interim support recommendations.
SEND Support & Planning
• Contribute to identifying needs, planning support, and tracking the progression of students and apprentices with SEND, including those who hold EHCPs.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, the ALS Manager, external agencies, and families to ensure holistic support.
Essential Criteria
* Level 7 Assessor Qualification (e.g., APC, CPT3A, or equivalent).
* Experience working with learners with SEND in FE/HE settings.
* Strong understanding of JCQ regulations and Access Arrangements requirements.
* Ability to deliver high-quality 1:1 specialist interventions.
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
Desirable
* Experience supporting learners on Apprenticeship programmes.
* Knowledge of EHCP processes and SEND legislation.
* Previous experience in assessment or teaching within ALS or Learning Support teams.
All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.
Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.
Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:
• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Not looking for a support role? We are also registering teachers, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.