Lead Learning Support Assistant

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,274 - 25,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS 24.3% employer contribution

Free onsite parking

Career progression

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Lead Learning Support Assistant to join our Foundation Department at Slough and Langley campuses on a full-time, term-time only basis. The role involves 37 hours per week over 38 term-time weeks per year, with pro-rata salary on H scale.

Responsibilities include facilitating direct academic support for students with EHCPs, leading lessons in the lecturer’s absence, supervising other LSAs, and coordinating with tutors to tailor activities for SEND needs.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and ICT.
• Demonstrable experience supporting individuals with a wide range of SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, PMLD, and SLD.
• Strong professional initiative, accountability, and proven organisational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and a deep understanding of neurodivergent perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate direct academic support for students, ensuring provision aligns with EHCPs.
• Lead lessons in the lecturer’s absence and manage classroom dynamics across sessions.
• Supervise and guide fellow LSAs to maintain consistency and quality of support.
• Collaborate with tutors to plan, adapt, and evaluate learning activities for SEND students.
• Maintain daily administrative duties including registers and student profiles.
• Manage specialist 1:1 learning equipment and appointments (e.g., Speech and Language Therapy).
• Assist students with assignments, exam preparation, and core English, maths, ICT skills.
• Support patients in mobility-impaired learners with pastoral teams.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Strong organisational skills

Commitment to inclusive practice

Education

GCSE English, Maths, ICT (Level 2)

Job description

Lead Learning Support Assistant

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Lead Learning Support Assistant to join our Foundation Department at our Slough and Langley campus on a full‑time, term‑time only basis.

This Lead Learning Support Assistant role involves working 37 hours per week over 38 term‑time weeks per year. The role pays on Scale H of the Support Staff pay scale offering a pro‑rata salary of H19 £23,274.31 up to H22 £25,580.07 (H19 £27,284 up to H22 £29,987 FTE).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate direct academic support for students, ensuring provision strictly aligns with individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Lead lessons in the lecturer’s absence and manage classroom dynamics across scheduled and ad‑hoc sessions.
• Supervise and guide fellow Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to maintain consistency and quality of support.
• Collaborate closely with tutors to plan, adapt, and evaluate learning activities that meet the needs of students with SEND.
• Maintain daily administrative duties including registers, student profiles, and performance reporting.
• Manage specialist 1:1 learning equipment and support specialist appointments such as Speech and Language Therapy.
• Assist students with assignments, exam preparation, and core English, mathematics, and ICT skills.
• Work with pastoral teams to help students overcome physical, emotional, and learning challenges, including support for mobility‑impaired learners.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and ICT.
• Demonstrable experience supporting individuals with a wide range of SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, PMLD, and SLD.
• Strong professional initiative, accountability, and proven organisational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and a deep understanding of neurodivergent perspectives.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family‑friendly policies supporting work‑life balance
• Onsite coffee shop & cafeteria
• Various health and wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling, and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Safeguarding and Legal Checks

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks.