Associate SpLD Assessor

Assessment Types

• Deliver high-quality clinically robustSpLDassessments for university students across your confirmed assessment types in line with SASC standards and your own accrediting body requirements.
• Review pre-assessment background questionnaires and information sharing agreements prior to each assessment dayidentifyingany factors requiring consideration beforecommencing.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments using the approved test battery for each assessment type applying appropriate standardised toolsand structured clinical interviews.
• Apply professional judgement in synthesising quantitative test data and qualitative clinicalevidence and activelyconsider and document alternative explanations for the students difficulties.
• Provide verbal feedback to students at the end of each assessment session communicating the outcome clearly in plain language.
• Complete high-quality assessment reports within agreedtimeframes using the current SASC approved report format and in line with your professional body standards.
• Upload completed reports and raw assessment data todesignated systems within agreed deadlines.
• Manage risk and safeguarding concerns in line withassociate guidance including contacting emergency services where necessary and notifying promptly by email.
• Maintain accurate records in line with your professional body standards and UK GDPR requirements.
• Maintain your own professional registration accreditation insurance and DBS certificate throughout the duration of your contract.

• Postgraduate qualification inSpLDassessmentat Level 7 or equivalent
• Current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)or equivalent accreditation recognised by PATOSS the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) or the Dyslexia Guild
• Minimum 3 years experience delivering specialist SpLD diagnosticassessments for adults and / or young people in higher education
• Demonstrable knowledge of and experience working within SASC guidance and standards
• Understanding of the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)and current JCQ regulations
• Current enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service(or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Current professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Ability to work independently as a self-employed practitioner managing your own caseload and administration
• Confident and competent working in an online and digital format all assessments are delivered remotely via MS Teams
• Excellent written communication skills able to present complex clinical information clearly and accessibly in assessment reports

• Accreditation and experience across more than one of the four assessment types offered by the service (Dyslexia ADHD Traits Dyspraxia Traits Dyscalculia)
• Experience working within a university-based or DSA-fundedSpLDassessment service
• Experience of multidisciplinary team (MDT) working and case discussion
• Knowledge of co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions and their interaction withSpLDpresentations
• Experience adapting assessments for individuals with complex profiles including co-occurring conditions oradditionallearning needs

• Flexible self-employed sessional contract work alongside your existing commitments
• Fully remote working
• The opportunity to work within a clinically governed SASC-compliant service with clear standards and support
• Access to a welcoming and supportive team of specialist clinicians
• The chance to contribute to improving access toSpLDassessment in the higher education sector
• Working for an organisation where values genuinely drive decisions at every level