Learning Support Officer - Maternity Cover

Warrington & Vale Royal College; Warrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Employee benefits

EAP

Free on-site parking

Training program

Induction buddy

Job summary

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking a Learning Support Officer to lead a team of Learning Facilitators and ensure high-quality learning support across all curriculum areas.

The role requires resilience, autonomy and a strong commitment to inclusive learning for adults and apprentices, with a fixed-term maternity cover until November 2027 and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Experience working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in education is desirable.
• You will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Learning Facilitators, including absence management and performance management reviews.
• Provide learning support to learners across all curriculum areas.
• Work with Learning Facilitators and Lecturers to ensure an integrated approach to supporting individuals or groups of students.

Skills

Team leadership

Absence management

Performance management

Inclusive learning

Disability awareness

Student support

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSEs including Maths and English

Professional qualification progression

Job description

The Learning Support Officer will be required to manage a team of Learning Facilitators, which will include absence management, and Performance Management Reviews, ensuring that learning support is provided to learners across all curriculum areas. The Learning Support Officer will work closely with the Learning Facilitators and Lecturers to ensure a fully integrated approach to supporting individuals or groups of students. The Learning Support Officer will provide support for students who require learning support due to learning difficulties and/or disabilities, to ensure they achieve their qualification aims and reach their potential in all areas of the college curriculum to include Adults and Apprenticeships., Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. In November 2024 the college was officially commended as 'Good with outstanding features' by Ofsted. Our mission is 'Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives'. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do. In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people'. Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification and 5 GCSEs, including Math's and English, and should hold or be willing to work towards relevant professional qualifications. Candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of Inclusive Learning and it is desirable that you have proven experience of working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in education.

Up to £31,917 FTE Fixed term contract Warrington & Vale Royal College Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint full time Learning Support Officer., This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover until November 2027, or until the substantive post holder returns to work. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for Business Support staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly