The posting
Job Description
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA
Working Hours: zero
Contract Type: Casual
Closing Date: 6th December 2026
Salary: £18.97 Per hour
This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference to the lives of adults in Leicestershire? Are you passionate about promoting independence?
About the Role
Leicestershire Adult Learning Service (Go Learn) are seeking to recruit a SEND Assessor, working with apprentices and post 19 adult learners. We offer both online and classroom opportunities for assessment, using a variety of approved tests. As a casual SEND Assessor, you will assess for access arrangements for exams as required by curriculums. This can be one a week or several over a term. You would also offer advice on supportive strategies to both learner and tutor ensuring learners have a quality learning experience with us and have the best opportunity in achieving success.
Our Team
We are a small team consisting of a SENCO and a small number of casual assessors. We operate on a needs basis according to the cohort of students each year. We are part of the wider Adult Learning service. We meet to moderate reports once a year to suit the other demands of the staff which could be at weekends.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
- Level 7 SEND specialist assessors qualification e.g CPT3A. Level 5 teaching qualification (minimum)
- Substantial experience of teaching adults. Experience providing SENCO assessments. Experience of implementing QA/QI processes and procedures applicable to SENCO assessments
- Experience supporting others moderating work/quality control. Proven experience of delivering subject specific post 16 learning. Experience in engaging disadvantaged adults and community groups
- Knowledge of a wide range of resources to enhance the support of teaching and learning for adults with additional needs
- Knowledge of relevant current legislation and codes of practice with regard to SEND assessments. A thorough understanding of the current Edition of the JCQ publication Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments, and an understanding of the relevant principles, procedures and accountabilities
- A thorough understanding of different types of learning difficulties and their impact on a learner’s progress.
- Good ICT skills
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Resourcing Co-ordinator - Adults & Cultural Services
Telephone: 07747764176
Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About Us
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process Our Organisational Values Our Employee Benefits Working for Us
