Description
* Suffolk New College
* Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1LT
* Salary: £32,172 plus an allowance of £1,500 per annum
* Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
* Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
* Reference: 8396
Suffolk New College is looking for a Lead Exams Access Arrangements Assessor (on-site).
You must hold either the:
* CPT3A (Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements) CCET + AAC
* SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate equivalent to Level 7.
We are looking to expand our Assessment team, and we can be flexible in what we can offer you.
This post will be based at either Ipswich or Suffolk Rural; you will be able to choose your base.
Are you passionate about identifying and removing barriers to learning for young people?
We are looking for a qualified Exams Access Arrangements Assessor 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.
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.
To find out more
For informal enquiries please email Hannah Slimm, (Learning Support & SEND Manager) on
How to apply
To view the full job description and to apply, please visit our website
Closing date: 12 am, 22 February 2026. Interview date: 3 March 2026.
Please note we interview candidates earlier than specified and may withdraw the advert prior to the closing date.
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.