Learning Support Assistant

Windsor Forest Colleges; Slough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Slough is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to join their Foundation Department. This role, based at Slough and Langley College, requires 22.5 hours of work per week during term time. The successful candidate will assist students, particularly those with special educational needs, to access the curriculum. Key qualifications include a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths and strong organizational skills. The position offers several benefits including career progression opportunities and a defined benefit pension scheme.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Confidential staff counselling

Qualifications

• Experience in educational or support environments is desirable, particularly with students with learning difficulties.
• Understanding of the college's risk management and health and safety procedures.
• Successful completion of an enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and evaluating learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Maintain confidential support records.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff to help students overcome learning challenges.

Skills

Positive outlook

Strong organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

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. The role involves working 22.5 hours per week on a 37‑week, Term Time Only basis, with scheduled days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 08:30 and 17:00. The position is paid on scale G of the Support Staff pay scale (G16 £12,171.78 – G19 £13,528.46).

As a Learning Support Assistant you will enable students across various college campuses to access the curriculum fully and achieve their learning goals. Reporting to the Head of Department you will work under the direction of educational staff to support teaching, learning and related activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with planning and evaluating learning activities for individuals and groups
• Maintaining confidential support records
• Collaborating with pastoral staff to help students overcome learning challenges
• Providing support to students with learning difficulties such as Autism and Dyslexia where applicable

Key qualifications and attributes:

• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Positive outlook with the ability to develop rapport with students and staff
• Flexibility to work across different curriculum departments
• Strong organisational skills and commitment to student development and personal growth
• Experience in educational or support environments is desirable, particularly with students with learning difficulties
• Adherence to college policies including the Diversity & Equality Policy, safeguarding, child protection and data protection
• Understanding of the college’s risk management and health and safety procedures
• Demonstrated qualifications and relevant experience in the application form for consideration
• Successful completion of an enhanced DBS and Barred List check and other legally required checks

Benefits include career progression opportunities, subsidised leisure courses, an excellent defined benefit pension scheme, free onsite parking, a Cycle to Work scheme, family‑friendly work‑life balance policies, an onsite coffee shop & cafeteria, and a range of health and wellbeing benefits such as discounted gym memberships and confidential staff counselling.

Note: The vacancy will close on Thursday 15th January 2026* and interviews are held on a rolling basis. Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

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 must undergo the required checks as part of the safeguarding process.