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We are currently experiencing technical issues with our recruitment systems. If you do not receive your activation email once you have made a application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting an Assessment Specialist to work with our amazing Learner Support team. This role will be predominantly based at our incredible Roundhouse campus. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Specialist Assessment Manager in delivering high-quality exam access arrangements and learner support in line with Derby College policies, JCQ regulations, GDPR, and the SEND Code of Practice. The role involves carrying out assessments for students with diverse support needs, supporting applications through legal, medical, and DSA funding routes, monitoring support activities, and ensuring exam access arrangements are embedded as standard practice. You will also deliver staff training, manage a proactive caseload, liaise with schools to support smooth learner transitions, and act as an ambassador for inclusive SEND practice across the college.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About You

You are a highly organised, adaptable, and supportive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong commitment to inclusive education. You have experience supporting learners with learning difficulties and disabilities within education or care settings, assessing individual needs, and recommending appropriate support and examination access arrangements. You will have a thorough understanding of current JCQ regulations, safeguarding procedures, the Equality Act 2010, and the SEND Code of Practice, alongside the ability to manage a varied workload and respond flexibly to changing learner needs. You hold a relevant teaching qualification, a Level 7 Exam Access Arrangements Assessment qualification, and a specialist qualification relating to disability or learning difficulties, with a commitment to maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge and best practice.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
Continuous development and progression opportunities
Free eye tests with Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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