College Coventry College Location Coventry, West Midlands Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Contract Length 0015 Salary £32,069 - £34,029 Posted 13th November 2024 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 11th December 2024 11:59 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1452750 Job Reference CovCollege0015 Start Date As Soon As Possible Contract Type :Permanent Contract Length: 0015 Job ID: 1452750 Dyslexia Coordinator and Exams Access Arrangements (EAA) Assessor Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Scale SO2 (£32,069 - £34,029) Coventry College is a dynamic and vibrant College at the heart of the historic City of Coventry. We have a clear strategy to deliver the vocational programmes that serve the communities and businesses of the surrounding area, and provide a range of additional support services to all learners, making it a highly rewarding place to work. We are looking to expand our existing ALS Team, based within our Learner Support Services department, with the addition of an exciting new role- Dyslexia Coordinator and EAA Assessor. Are you passionate about learners getting the right support in order to meet their individual needs? The successful candidate will have previous experience of supporting a wide range of learners, implementing strategies to remove barriers to learning, ensuring that learners have the best possible chance of achieving their potential. You will complete initial assessments and support plans for learners with Dyslexia, personalised to meet individual needs. In addition, you will sure that any exam concessions are put into effect by liaising with the ALS, Exams and Curriculum teams, as per the JCQ guidelines. You will work with the ALS Team to promote a culture of developing student skills with assistive technology as a normal way of working. Successful candidates will: Hold a postgraduate level 7 qualification in Assessing for Access and a current Assessment Practising Certificate Be educated to degree level and possess a relevant professional qualification Experience of completing EAAs for learners with additional needs Experience of working within a post 16 setting. Have experience of maintaining a caseload of young people and setting targets which address barriers to learning and support achievement. The post is full time, 37 hours per week, however the successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach to their hours of work and be prepared to travel off-site to attend meetings. As the Dyslexia Coordinator and EAA Assessor you will benefit from : Free on-site parking An excellent pension scheme (LGPS) with defined benefits Generous holiday allowance/pay of 34 days annual leave plus 8 days statutory bank holidays Discounted hair/barbering/beauty treatments at our on-site Salon On-site refectory Annual staff recognition awards Employee Assistance Programme Generous Employee Benefits discount scheme Free will writing service A flexible approach to working hours is essential. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post. You will be required to apply for a DBS check if you are successful. (Please note that CVs will not be accepted) Applications Close: 11th December 2024 23:59