training and education
randstad
Assessment & Examinations Support Assistant
We are seeking a highly organised and meticulous Assessment Support Assistant to play a crucial role in the preparation, secure delivery, and administration of formal assessments and examinations.
This is a fast-paced role ideal for someone who can maintain a calm and professional presence in a high-pressure environment, ensuring all assessments adhere strictly to University regulations.
Contract Length: 12 Weeks (Temporary)
Pay Rate: £12.90per hour
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Birmingham, B4 7BD (Hybrid - On-site during exams)
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
The role requires strong administrative skills across digital platforms and physical exam settings:
- Digital Assessment Preparation: Set up assessments accurately within the online exam platform, upload exam papers and supporting materials following secure procedures, and perform pre-exam checks to ensure systems and content are fully functional.
- Exam Invigilation: Support the running of on-site exams by ensuring rooms are prepared, checking student identification, delivering clear instructions, and monitoring students throughout the session to maintain integrity. This includes accurately recording attendance, timekeeping, and incidents.
- Administrative Duties: Respond efficiently to assessment-related queries from staff and students, maintain accurate digital and paper records, and assist in coordinating exam timetables, room bookings, and logistics.
- Compliance: Liaise with academic and professional services staff to confirm requirements and strictly follow all necessary procedures, confidentiality, and data-protection guidelines.
Skills and Experience Required
We are looking for a reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented professional who possesses:
- Exceptional administrative skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
- The ability to work calmly and professionally during time-sensitive, high-pressure periods.
- Confident communication skills with the capacity to provide clear instructions.
- Familiarity with digital platforms, Microsoft Office, and basic data-entry systems.
- A proven ability to follow strict procedures and maintain confidentiality.
- The flexibility to adapt quickly to changing schedules or last-minute exam needs.
Highly Desirable: Previous experience as an Exam Invigilator or experience within a University/educational assessment office is a significant advantage. Knowledge of academic regulations or experience using digital assessment/learning platforms is a bonus.
Apply Now!
If you have the administrative precision and professional demeanor to support a critical function of the University, we encourage you to apply immediately.
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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