Learning Support Officer
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Officer, who is keen to continuously improve the classroom experience of our students. RSFC has an excellent reputation, and this is a real opportunity for you to make your mark.Clearly, working at RSFC will be demanding. However, as a colleague you will be of great value and importance and in return it is our intention to provide staff with excellent support and the resources to carry out a first class job.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- To implement agreed learning support with individuals/groups and support teaching staff in the learning and development of students.
- To provide detailed and specialist skills/knowledge within the field of SEN (special educational needs)/ALN (additional learning needs).
What the school offers its staff
RSFC Vision, Mission, Values & Beliefs
Our Vision
We aim to be the Sixth Form College of choice for the young people of the Borough of Rochdale and aim to develop confident and articulate students, respectful and respected, capable of independent and critical thought and appropriately prepared for higher-level achievement.
Our Mission
At RSFC our central purpose is to help our students realize their academic potential. We believe every young person can succeed and we devote ourselves to improving student achievement, through high quality teaching and student support. Our young people are challenged to achieve through high expectations within a "you can do it culture".We always aim to build aspiration, to inspire and to motivate our students so they have the opportunity for greater choice in life.
Our Values and Beliefs
As a Sixth Form College and as individuals we value and champion:
Care for the Individual, Empathy and Compassion– our priority is to connect with our students, be interested in their lives and backgrounds and listen actively to what they say, treating every student in every class as an individual and continuously boosting their self-esteem and confidence, whilst showing empathy and compassion towards their needs.
Achievement, Success and Excellence – an unceasing focus to improve standards of academic achievement to better the lives of our students, and a passionate desire for their success through a culture of high expectations and aspirations.
Learning, Creativity, and Innovation – we are driven to pursue effective learning for all students and first class teaching 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 and mutual respect. A partnership with parents/carers to ensure our 16–19-year-olds are confident and mature individuals who can become responsible and valued members of our wider society.We maintain close and meaningful partnerships with schools, other colleges, and universities to further enhance the learner journey. Relationships with our community in Rochdale will reflect our commitment to the social and economic well-being of the Borough and increase the range of opportunities for our students to become active citizens.
Inclusivity, Belonging and Respect – we embrace diversity and strongly commit to the equality of opportunity for students, staff, their friends and families and our wider community to create a sense of belonging.
Honesty, Openness and Fairness – the life 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 the individual.
Positivity, Enthusiasm and Fun – shown by and towards all students and staff at RSFC.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our 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 disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.