Examination Arrangements Assessor in Bedford

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £30,915 and £41,085 per annum DOE and qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking an Examination Arrangements Assessor to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

Responsibilities

• Access Arrangements & Assessment – Conduct JCQ‑compliant access arrangements assessments, including learner interviews, to identify appropriate exam adjustments and support strategies.
• SEND Support & Caseload Management – Manage a caseload of High Needs students, providing tailored support recommendations and working with curriculum teams to promote achievement and inclusion.
• Administration, Records & Compliance – Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records and student data, ensuring documentation meets funding, audit and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Assurance & Best Practice – Support quality assurance processes, share best practice across assessors, and contribute to continuous improvement of access arrangements and support provision.
• Collaboration, Development & Professional Practice – Work collaboratively across ALS and curriculum teams, participate in CPD, support recruitment/events, and uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety standards.

About You

• Specialist Qualifications & Assessment Expertise – Hold (or working towards) a SpLD or CPT3A qualification, with strong knowledge of JCQ regulations and current experience conducting high‑quality access arrangement assessments.
• SEND Assessment & Learner Outcomes – Proven ability to assess learner needs, deliver tailored support and contribute to improved retention, achievement and inclusive learning experiences.
• Compliance, Data & Quality Assurance – Skilled in maintaining accurate records, adhering to safeguarding and regulatory requirements, and contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
• Communication, IT & Stakeholder Engagement – Confident communicator with strong Microsoft Office skills, able to engage, influence and work effectively with diverse students, staff and external stakeholders.
• Professional Practice, Flexibility & Safeguarding – Committed to safeguarding, professional boundaries and CPD, with a flexible approach to working across sites and maintaining high professional standards.

Vision Values Alignment

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Organisational Information

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire including Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form and the National College for Motorsports.

Safeguarding

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.