Learning Support Assistant

Windsor forest colleges group; Hurley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the South-East is seeking a Learning Support Assistant 1:1 to join their team in Hurley. This role involves supporting students with specific educational needs to help them achieve their learning goals, working 37 hours per week during term time. The ideal candidate will work closely with lecturers and staff to assist with teaching and associated activities, ensuring an inclusive learning environment. Competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Excellent pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with specific needs.
• Ability to assist with lesson planning and delivery.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to access the curriculum as fully as possible.
• Work closely with pastoral and welfare staff.
• Support students to overcome learning, physical or emotional boundaries.

Skills

Support for students with specific needs

Teaching assistance

Curriculum development support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant 1:1

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant 1:1 to join our BCA team on a permanent, term-time only basis.

The position of Learning Support Assistant 1:1 involves working 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday) for 37 term time weeks per year.

The responsibility of the Learning Support Assistant 1:1 is to enable students to access the curriculum as fully as possible, supporting them to work towards their desired outcomes, achieving their learning goals and potential.

To work under the direction and supervision of the Curriculum Director, Programme Manager and lecturers to assist with teaching, learning and associated activities in accordance with college policies, procedures and individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

This will include working 1:1 with learners with specific needs; assisting with planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities; working closely with pastoral and welfare staff in supporting students to overcome learning, physical or emotional boundaries.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state‑of‑the‑art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our Staff Benefits

• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Free on‑site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
• On‑site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 4th December 2025*

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis*

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

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 which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

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