Learning Support Assistant

Windsor Forest Colleges; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the South-East is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (1:1) to work with students to help them achieve their academic goals. The role involves providing tailored support during the term and requires experience in assisting diverse learners. Benefits include career progression and access to well-being resources. The position is full-time during term-time in Maidenhead.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in working with learners with specific needs.
• Ability to assist in planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to access the curriculum fully.
• Work 1:1 with learners to achieve their learning goals.
• Support students in overcoming learning, physical, or emotional barriers.

Skills

Supportive teaching

Planning and delivery assistance

Emotional support

Working with diverse learners

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (1:1) – Permanent – Term-Time Only

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant 1:1 to join our BCA team.

The position 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.

Our staff benefit from:

• 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.

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.

Recruitment Agencies – We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.