Assessment Accessibility Support Officer Internship - 7013 in Cambridge

A chance to develop a career with a leader in the educational sector, actively making a difference to our learners around the world.

Salary: £23,132 per annum full time equivalent (£23,132 will be pro‑rated for your 8‑week internship)

Location: Cambridge/Hybrid (2‑3 days per week in the office minimum)

Contract: Full Time (35 hours per week) / Fixed Term (8 weeks)

Placement dates: 13th July – 4th September

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a passionate, fast‑paced environment providing world class support to our millions of customers and qualifications around the world. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About The Role

This role works collaboratively with the Assessment Accessibility Team and wider colleagues to support ongoing improvements in accessible assessment design and reasonable adjustments, in line with best practice and our organisational EDIB (equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging) strategy. It helps ensure candidates with diverse needs, including SEND, have access to a fair and valid assessment experience.

As part of this role, you will:

• Support the team with practical tasks that contribute to more accessible and inclusive assessments.
• Help review and suggest improvements to assessment design, with attention to language, contexts and presentation.
• Assist with research, analysis and background work to inform accessibility improvements and guidance drafting.
• Help respond to routine queries and support ongoing projects related to access arrangements and modified papers.
• Contribute to working groups, meetings and shared resources, gaining hands‑on experience of collaborative practice within a large international organisation.

About You

You are motivated by fairness, accessibility and inclusion in education, with a genuine interest in reducing barriers so all learners can demonstrate what they know and can do. You value collaboration, are open to learning, and want your work to have a positive impact. You are keen to contribute to accessible assessment practices that support learners with diverse needs and promote fair and valid assessment experiences.

To be successful in this role, the following skills, values and behaviours are desirable:

• An interest in education, accessibility and inclusion, with a genuine commitment to fairness and a willingness to learn about supporting learners with diverse needs.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to managing information, documentation and tasks accurately.
• The ability to manage time effectively, balance multiple tasks, and prioritise work when supporting competing activities or deadlines.
• Confidence working both independently and collaboratively with the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with a range of colleagues.
• A positive, flexible attitude, with curiosity, openness to feedback and motivation to develop new skills and follow established processes.
• A responsible and professional approach to work, recognising the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and consistency when supporting assessment‑related activity.

We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long‑term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role.

What To Expect

Applying for our internship is simple, and we are here to support you every step of the way! Successful applicants will then be invited to an interview, and if selected, you will join us for an exciting 8‑week programme starting on Monday, 13th July, and ending on Friday, 4th September.

Key Dates

• 30th March – 10th April: Application submission and review period.
• 4th – 15th May: Application updates and interview invitations.
• 18th – 29th May: Interview update; successful candidates will receive placement offers. Acceptance responses required by 29th May.
• 13th July: Programme starts.
• 4th September: Programme finishes.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. You are also welcome to reach out with further questions.

Rewards And Benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world‑class, flexible rewards package, featuring family‑friendly and planet‑friendly benefits including:

• Annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro‑rated, in line with Working Time Regulations)
• Green travel schemes
• Cambridge Extra Discounts – Access to Discounts and cashback portal

Food & Drink Facilities

Our subsidised café and canteen offer a variety of snacks, breakfast, and lunch options—including a daily pizza selection. We offer six lunch choices, including vegetarian and vegan meals, ranging from £1.05 to £6.00. Plus, you will have access to free water, tea, and coffee throughout the office. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own lunches; microwaves are also available for heating up food.

Flexible Working

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid‑working colleagues to spend 40‑60% of their time at their dedicated office or location (2‑3 days).

We want everyone to have a fair and positive experience during the recruitment process and in the role. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply or work comfortably due to disability, please let us know in advance so that we can support you.

Getting to work – Commuting Considerations

We want you to have the best experience in this role, and that includes making sure the commute works for you. Before applying, take a moment to check how you would travel to our location—whether by car, train, bus, or bike—and think about the time and cost involved. A manageable commute makes all the difference in enjoying your time here. Parking onsite is available and can be booked ahead of time. Please note that parking is allocated on a weekly basis, and a space is not always guaranteed during busy periods.

Ready to pursue potential? Apply now. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities. Your unique perspective and experiences matter to us, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being Friday 10th April 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place from Monday 18th May – Friday 29th May 2026.

Please note successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.

Why join us

See how you can pursue your potential at Cambridge. Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.