Dyslexia Assessor - Reed : Job Details

Reed Further Education are seeking a Dyslexia  Assessor for a further education college based in Coventry. This role involves completing initial assessments and creating support plans for learners with Dyslexia, tailored to meet individual needs. You will ensure that exam concessions are effectively implemented in collaboration with the ALS, Exams, and Curriculum teams, adhering to JCQ guidelines. This position also involves promoting the use of assistive technology within the ALS Team to enhance student skills as a standard practice.

The role is initally temporary, but for the right candidate the college will consider applications for a permanent position.

Job Title: Dyslexia Assessor

Position: Full-time, 37 hours or Part-time can be considered

Role type: Temporary Ongoing (Temp to Perm possible)

Location: Coventry

Salary: £28p/h to £38p/h including holiday pay

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct thorough initial assessments for learners with additional needs, focusing on Dyslexia, to identify appropriate support and exam concessions.
• Develop personalised support plans that cater to individual learner needs.
• Ensure the implementation of exam concessions in line with JCQ guidelines by liaising with the ALS, Exams, and Curriculum teams.
• Work collaboratively with the ALS Team to promote and integrate the use of assistive technology in learning processes.
• Maintain a caseload of young people, setting and reviewing targets that address barriers to learning and support academic achievement.
• Travel off-site as necessary to attend meetings and support assessments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Postgraduate level 7 qualification in Assessing for Access or SpLD and a current Assessment Practising Certificate.
• Proven experience in completing Educational Access Assessments (EAAs) for learners with additional needs.
• Experience working within a post-16 educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload of young people, setting educational and developmental targets.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges and training providers in the area.
• 1-2-1 specialist Consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf.
• The ability to sign up to a Health Cash Plan and REED Discount Club.
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment.
• Access to Training and Development - REED Assessment Centre - REED Learning.

If you feel you meet the criteria, please forward us your most up to date CV by clicking 'Apply Now’. If you have any questions, then don’t hesitate to contact your local Further Education branch, we would love to speak to you and help you figure out the next step in your career.

All candidates who register with Reed Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.