Rochdale Sixth Form College, College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY
Learning Support Officer (with Personal Care and Personal Support)
Start Date: 21 August 2025
Salary: Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine Point 8 11. Actual for TTO + 1 week £22,445 - £24,396
Contract: 37 hours per week | Term Time Only + 1 week | Fixed term 1 year
The Altus Education Partnership was formed in 2017 by the governing body of Rochdale Sixth Form College, an Ofsted outstanding college, currently with around 1900 students. The College opened in 2010 and since then it has raised achievement in the area dramatically, regularly being one of the highest performing colleges in the country.
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.
The Role
As a Learning Support Officer, you will:
* Provide 1:1 and group support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
* Chaperone and care for vulnerable students throughout the day
* Assist with personal care, including toileting, where required
* Support students in developing study skills, confidence, and independence
* Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies
* Play an active role in creating a calm and productive study environment
We’re looking for someone who:
* Compassionate, resilient, and student-focused
* Confident in providing both academic and personal care support
* Able to adapt to the needs of different learners
* A positive role model who encourages independence and celebrates student success
* Ideally experienced in an educational support setting (though not essential)
* Willing to work flexibly and go the extra mile for our students
Why Join RSFC?
RSFC is an Ofsted Outstanding college and a beacon of excellence in post-16 education:
* Nationally recognised for high performance and student achievement
* A supportive, friendly and professional team culture
* Strong values of inclusivity, care, creativity and respect
* Access to continued personal and professional development
* The opportunity to truly change lives and help students thrive
How to Apply
* Complete the Altus Education Partnership application form.
* Submit a supporting statement (max 2 A4 pages) addressing the person specification.
* Email your application to recruitment@altusep.com
Deadline for applications: Friday 15th August 2025 (by 12.00 noon)
Interviews: Week commencing 18th August 2025
Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.
Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.