Learning Support Officer

Job detailsJob roleLearning support or cover supervisorVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternFull timeContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salaryBetween £24,010 and £23,124What skills and experience we're looking forWe are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Learning SupportOfficer, who is keen tocontinuously improve the classroom experience of our students. RSFC has anexcellent reputation, and this is a real opportunity for you to make yourmark. Clearly, working at RSFC will bedemanding. However, as a colleague you will be of great value and importanceand in return it is our intention to provide staff with excellent support andthe resources to carry out a first class job.Key Areas ofResponsibility:To implement agreed learning support with individuals/groups andsupport teaching staff in the learning and development of students.To provide detailed and specialist skills/knowledge within thefield of SEN (special educational needs)/ALN (additional learning needs).What the school offers its staffRSFC Vision,Mission, Values & BeliefsOur VisionWe aim to be the Sixth FormCollege of choice for the young people of the Borough of Rochdale and aim todevelop confident and articulate students, respectful and respected, capable ofindependent and critical thought and appropriately prepared for higher-levelachievement.Our MissionAt RSFC ourcentral purpose is to help our students realize their academic potential. Webelieve every young person can succeed and we devote ourselves to improvingstudent achievement, through high quality teaching and student support. Our young people are challenged to achievethrough high expectations within a "you can do it culture". We always aim to build aspiration, to inspireand to motivate our students so they have the opportunity for greater choice in life.Our Values and BeliefsAs a Sixth Form College andas individuals we value and champion:Care for the Individual, Empathy andCompassion- our priority is to connect with our students, be interested intheir lives and backgrounds and listen actively to what they say, treatingevery student in every class as an individual and continuously boosting theirself-esteem and confidence, whilst showing empathy and compassion towards theirneeds.Achievement, Success and Excellence -an unceasing focus to improve standards of academic achievement to better thelives of our students, and a passionate desire for their success through aculture of high expectations and aspirations.Learning, Creativity, and Innovation -we are driven to pursue effective learning for all students and first classteaching and support by all colleagues - day in, day out.Relationships, Collaboration and Teamwork -students and staff working together to foster a real sense of community andmutual respect. A partnership with parents/carers to ensure our 16-19-year-oldsare confident and mature individuals who can become responsible and valuedmembers of our wider society. We maintain close and meaningful partnershipswith schools, other colleges, and universities to further enhance the learnerjourney. Relationships with our community in Rochdale will reflect ourcommitment to the social and economic well-being of the Borough and increasethe range of opportunities for our students to become active citizens.Inclusivity, Belonging and Respect - weembrace diversity and strongly commit to the equality of opportunity forstudents, staff, their friends and families and our wider community to create asense of belonging.Honesty, Openness and Fairness - thelife of the College community is based on the values of honesty and fairness,and we commit to conducting ourselves with openness, trust, and respect for theindividual.Positivity, Enthusiasm and Fun - shown by and towards all studentsand staff at RSFC.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.