Access Arrangement Co-ordinator

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Join a Leading Trust in Education

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs to achieve their full potential? Join Thomas

Bennett Community College, a thriving and inclusive school committed to delivering outstanding support and opportunities for every

learner. As part of a dedicated and collaborative staff team, you will play a key role in creating an engaging, nurturing, and

supportive learning environment where students with SEN can flourish both academically and personally.

About Thomas Bennett Community College

Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming and ambitious 11–18 secondary school at the heart of the Crawley community,

serving families across the town and the wider West Sussex area. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, the school combines a

strong community ethos with the advantages of a wider network of collaboration and support. With more than 1,200 students,

including a thriving sixth form, it provides an inclusive and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to achieve

their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum

across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, supported by modern facilities and dedicated colleagues. Strong relationships with parents, local

organisations, and the wider community underpin the school’s work, while students are encouraged to demonstrate aspiration,

resilience, respect, and pride in both their achievements and their community.

The Role of the

Arrangement Access Co-ordinator

You will oversee the process of access arrangements from start to end, including

* Working with staff to establish potential students to be considered

* Gathering evidence and screening to assess the need for access arrangements

* Completing the required paperwork to prepare for assessment

* Liaising with the external assessor

* Liaising with the exams officer, SENCO and Raising Standards Lead

* Oversee and coordinate the provision of access arrangements to eligible students

* Act as your setting’s main point of contact for staff and parents in relation to access arrangements

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience in a highly structured administrative role, ideally within an educational or exam-based environment.

* Good level of general education (GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent).

* Up-to-date, working knowledge of JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) regulations, requirements, and deadlines.

* Experience acting as a primary point of contact for diverse groups (e.g., staff, parents, external visitors).

As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy

* Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust

* Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement

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Generous Pension Scheme

Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing

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Wellbeing Support

Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme

*

Family Friendly Leave

Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities

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Tailored CPD

Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression

To find out more, visit our website here [https://www.thomasbennett-tkat.org/] or contact the school office on 01293 526255

[tel:01293%20526255] or

admin@tbcc-tkat.org [admin@tbcc-tkat.org]

Our Commitment

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and

barring service check.

Flexible working

We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value

individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage

applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the

recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways

that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

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Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.