Learning Support Teacher and Assessor in Accrington

The Vacancy

Learning Support Teacher and Assessor

Salary: Up to £41,937 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 35 per week

Working Weeks: Full Year

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 6th July 2026

Interview Date: TBC

'Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'

Our Organisation

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Learning Support Teacher & Assessor to join our highly regarded Additional Learning Support team.

This specialist role combines high-quality SEND teaching and intervention with responsibility for the assessment and implementation of Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) across the College. As the designated assessor, you will play a critical role in ensuring learners receive fair and appropriate access arrangements in line with current JCQ regulations, enabling them to demonstrate their knowledge and skills without disadvantage.

Working with learners aged 16-18, apprentices and adults, you will use your expertise to assess need, remove barriers to learning and support learner achievement. Alongside delivering targeted interventions, you will work closely with curriculum teams, Additional Learning Support colleagues and the Exams team to ensure robust assessment processes, accurate documentation and effective implementation of approved arrangements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner with specialist assessment qualifications who is passionate about inclusion, learner success and maintaining the highest standards of compliance and professional practice.

The successful candidate will work across Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College, providing specialist support to learners and staff across both sites as part of a collaborative Additional Learning Support team.

Important Note

This is a specialist assessment role and applicants must hold a Level 7 Specialist Assessment Qualification and have experience conducting JCQ-compliant Exam Access Arrangement assessments.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Deliver specialist teaching, targeted intervention and additional learning support through 1:1, paired and small group sessions.
• Assess learners' barriers to learning and develop personalised support plans and intervention strategies.
• Manage a caseload of learners with SEND and additional support needs, monitoring progress and reviewing outcomes.
• Support learners to develop study skills, literacy, numeracy, communication, organisation and independent learning strategies.
• Conduct specialist Exam Access Arrangement assessments in line with current JCQ regulations.
• Complete and maintain all required EAA documentation, including Form 8, Form 9 and supporting evidence.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams and the Exams team to ensure approved arrangements are implemented effectively.
• Support learners through EHCP reviews, transition planning and progression activities.
• Deliver guidance and staff development relating to SEND, inclusive practice and Exam Access Arrangements.
• Promote the effective use of assistive technologies and inclusive learning tools across provision.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced SEND professional with specialist Exam Access Arrangement assessment expertise.

Essential requirements:

• A Level 7 Specialist Assessment Qualification (e.g. CPT3A or equivalent) enabling assessment for JCQ Exam Access Arrangements.
• Significant experience carrying out JCQ-compliant Exam Access Arrangement assessments and producing supporting evidence and documentation.
• A thorough working knowledge of current JCQ regulations, the SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act 2010.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, barriers to learning and additional support needs within a post-16, Further Education or adult learning environment.
• Experience developing learner support plans and delivering targeted interventions that improve learner outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and work to strict deadlines.

What We Offer in Return:

• Eligibility to join the Teachers' OR Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.

We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years - the only college in the country to achieve this - ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.

Important Note

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

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