Learning Support Assistant - 14 to 16 Provision

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Dorney; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

LGPS

Onsite parking

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Zusammenfassung

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is hiring a Learning Support Assistant for the 14 to 16 Provision at Berkshire College of Agriculture. The role is term-time only, 35 hours per week across 38 weeks, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Salary ranges £20,562.96 to £22,016.24, with full-time equivalent of £25,483 to £27,284. The successful candidate will support students with learning needs in a calm, nurturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting students with learning needs or in an educational setting.
• Ability to plan, deliver and review learning activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Aufgaben

• Assist with planning, delivery and review of learning activities.
• Support individual students, small groups or whole classes.
• Assist with assignments, exam preparation and development of English, maths and ICT skills.

Kenntnisse

Student support

Behaviour monitoring

Organisational skills

Ausbildung

GCSE English (4/C or above)

GCSE Mathematics (4/C or above)

Level 2 qualifications

Tools

Specialist equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a permanent, Learning Support Assistant to join the team delivering our 14 to 16 Provision at the Berkshire College of Agriculture. This term time only position is for 35 hours per week working 38 weeks of the year, Monday through to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. This position has a salary ranging from £20,562.96 (G17) up to £22,016.24 (G19), depending on qualifications and experience. The full time equivalent for this scale is £25,483 (G17) up to £27,284 (G19). Learning Support Assistant - 14 to 16 Provision Learning Support Assistants are a vital part of Windsor Forest Colleges Group, helping students fully access their classes, achieve their learning goals and reach their full potential. Reporting to the Schools Programme Manager or Lead Learning Support Assistant, and working under the supervision of teaching staff, you will support whole classes, small groups or individual students in line with college policies and individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). As part of our Schools Provision, you will join a dedicated team supporting young people aged 14 to 16.

Located in beautiful countryside surroundings, our provision offers a calm, nurturing and inspiring environment where students are encouraged to build confidence, develop resilience and focus on their personal growth. Building trusting relationships is at the heart of everything we do, and our team is highly skilled at helping students feel safe, valued and understood. This commitment to excellence is reflected in our most recent student satisfaction survey, which achieved an outstanding 94% satisfaction rate.

Your daily responsibilities will include assisting with the planning, delivery and review of learning activities, as well as supporting students to overcome physical, emotional and learning barriers. You will also assist with assignments, exam preparation and the development of essential English mathematics and ICT skills. In addition, the role involves monitoring student behaviour, maintaining confidential records, adapting learning materials and supporting the use of specialist equipment where required.

To be considered for this role, you should have a positive attitude, a proactive approach and strong organisational skills. We welcome applications from individuals with experience working with young people, ideally within an educational setting, and an understanding of how to support neurodivergent learners and those with additional learning needs. Essential qualifications include Level 2 qualifications, such as GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), in both English and Mathematics. Candidates should be flexible and willing to adapt to the varying needs of the department, which may include supporting online learning or providing physical assistance to students with mobility needs. Finally, the successful candidate must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, strictly adhering to College policies regarding Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Risk Management.

Join our exceptional team and make a real difference to the lives of young people, helping them to build confidence, develop independence and achieve success in a supportive and rewarding environment.

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 benefit from: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently 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 & 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 the 6th of November 2026.

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.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.