Overview
We are looking to recruit an assistant responsible for the learning support, personal care and welfare of students with special educational needs within the College.
Responsibilities
* Work one-to-one with students, mentoring, supporting their learning in the classroom, taking notes and assisting with mobility between lessons as required.
* Apply a patient, empathetic and positive attitude, with the ability to adapt and respond to the varying needs of students.
* Demonstrate excellent literacy, communication and interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to help students move on and develop their independence.
About the College and Trust
OSFC is an award-winning college for 2,350 students in Oldham and beyond. Our mission is to transform the lives of young people through academic excellence and outstanding support. Our broad curriculum enables us to offer more than 60 A Levels, vocational diplomas and T Levels. We provide exceptional pastoral care, extensive enrichment activities and support from a team of Progress Tutors. We celebrate students\' uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens contributing positively to their communities.
Our students achieve results in the top 15% nationally for A levels and the top 30% nationally for vocational qualifications. The vast majority progress to higher level study at university, with a small number embarking on apprenticeship programmes.
We support our staff and other schools/colleges through an effective suite of CPD opportunities and training, as a Research School, Science Learning Partnership Hub and Delivery Lead for NPQs. We are recognised as a Google Reference College and winner of a Curriculum Innovation Award for our work in delivering digital education. All students and teachers are issued with a Chromebook/laptop.
Our Trust and Staff Environment
We are a Proud member of The Pinnacle Learning Trust, a locally focused, cross-phase Trust with high aspirations and strong academic performance that aims to improve life chances through understanding the communities we serve. Our academies provide inclusive education and an ethos where our children and young people learn by example and grow morally and socially. We strive for a diverse, skilled, high-performing workforce in a healthy, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
We offer professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to the development of others via our Research School. We have been recognised with Edurio awards for staff wellbeing and engagement and have been shortlisted for national awards. We provide health and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance programme offering counselling, GP and nurse services, and physiotherapy.
Read our \"Join the Pinnacle Learning Trust\" booklet to discover what our trust can offer you.
Details
Contract: Full Time, Term time. To commence October 2025. Fixed term for 12 months.
Salary: Points 6-9 of the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff pay spine, currently £24,575 - £25,786 per annum (Actual salary £21,468.72 - £22,526.65).
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