Learning Support Assistant

Slough & Langley College; Slough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institute is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to support students in achieving their learning goals. The role involves working 22.5 hours per week during term time, primarily on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Candidates must hold a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths, and experience in educational support is preferred. This position offers opportunities for career progression and various benefits, including access to a pension scheme and leisure courses within a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to work with individuals with learning difficulties such as Autism and Dyslexia.
• Experience in educational or support environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to access the curriculum.
• Assist in planning and evaluating learning activities.
• Support both individuals and groups in their learning.

Skills

Positive outlook

Develop rapport with students and staff

Flexibility in working across departments

Strong organizational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Job description

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Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Foundation Department at Slough and Langley College on a part-time, term-time basis.

Learning Support Assistant

This part-time Learning Support Assistant role involves working 22.5 hours per week on a 37-week, Term Time Only basis. The working days for this position are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week between 08:30 and 17:00. This role pays on scale G of the Support Staff pay scale between G16 £12,171.78 and G19 £13,528.46 (Full Time Equivalent G16 £24,098 to G19 £26,784).

Responsibilities

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be responsible for enabling students at various college campuses to access the curriculum fully, assisting them in achieving their learning goals. Reporting to the Head of Department, the role involves working under the direction of educational staff to support teaching, learning, and related activities. Responsibilities include assisting with planning and evaluating learning activities, supporting both individuals and groups, maintaining confidential records, and collaborating with pastoral staff to help students overcome learning challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role candidates should have a positive outlook, the ability to develop rapport with students and staff, and flexibility in working across different curriculum departments. Essential qualifications include a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths. Experience within educational or support environments is desirable, particularly in roles involving support for individuals with learning difficulties such as Autism and Dyslexia. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to student development and personal growth within the role are important.

Policy and Compliance

This role requires adherence to college policies, such as the Diversity & Equality Policy, safeguarding and child protection, and data protection policies. It is crucial for the candidate to understand the college’s approach to risk management and health and safety. Evidence of qualifications and relevant experience should be demonstrated in the application form to be shortlisted for an interview.

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.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
• Onsite 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 Thursday 15th January 2026*.

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.

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.

Safeguarding Statement

Langley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.