SEND EAA Specialist Assessor
Contract
Location: Cambridgeshire
Start date: 14 September 2026
Are you an experienced assessor with a passion for supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities?
About the Role
As a SEND EAA Specialist Assessor, you'll carry out Exam Access Arrangement (EAA) assessments that identify the support learners need to access their assessments fairly. Working with an established education provider, you'll play a key part in making sure every learner has the opportunity to demonstrate their true ability.
You'll assess learners with a range of needs, gather and interpret evidence, and produce clear, accurate reports that meet awarding body and regulatory requirements. You'll work closely with teaching staff, learning support teams and families to put appropriate arrangements in place.
You'll bring specialist knowledge and a person-centred approach, ensuring that recommendations are robust, well-evidenced and focused on the individual learner.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Exam Access Arrangement assessments for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Gather and interpret evidence to establish each learner's normal way of working.
- Produce accurate, compliant reports in line with awarding body and regulatory requirements.
- Work alongside teaching and learning support staff to implement appropriate arrangements.
- Maintain clear records and ensure all documentation is kept up to date.
- Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on access arrangements and SEND support.
Essential Qualification
- A recognised assessor qualification appropriate to conducting Exam Access Arrangement assessments
About You
- has experience assessing learners with special educational needs and disabilities
- understands current Exam Access Arrangement regulations and awarding body requirements
- can produce clear, accurate and well-evidenced reports
- communicates confidently with learners, staff and families
- takes a person-centred, supportive approach to their work
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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SEND EAA Specialist Assessor in Cambridge employer: Talentia Group Integration
As an Estates Group Decorator with us, you'll be part of a dynamic education provider in South Yorkshire, where your skills will directly contribute to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for students and staff. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values employee growth, offering varied responsibilities across multiple campuses, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in our community. With competitive pay and a commitment to work-life balance, including flexible hours, we ensure that our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
Contact Details:
Talentia Group Integration Recruitment Team
