Exams assistant - fixed term

Exams Assistant (Fixed Term to 23 July 2026)

Part Time: 30 hours per week term time

Working Hours: Core hours will be 9am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday with a flexible working pattern to ensure full examination coverage during exam periods, with time off in lieu where appropriate.

Salary: Support Staff Scale C, £26,017 to £27,110 FTE per annum
Actual Salary: £18,092.90 to £18,853 per annum

Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator looking for a rewarding role in education? Join our supportive Exams and SEND teams as an Exams Assistant, helping to coordinate access arrangements, assessments and examinations so that every student has the opportunity to succeed.

You'll provide essential administrative support, organise exam arrangements, liaise with staff, students and parents, and help ensure examinations run smoothly and in line with regulations.

We are looking for someone with:

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong administrative and IT skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities
• A positive, flexible and professional approach

Fixed-term contract until 23 July 2026.

To apply, please see https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137239/EDV-2026-RS-69068 to submit an application online.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

Pay: £26,017.00-£27,110.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person