Learning Support Assistant - ALFIE

Windsor Forest Colleges; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges is looking for a Learning Support Assistant within the ALFIE department at BCA College to enable students to engage fully with the curriculum. The role involves supporting individuals and groups, assisting in teaching, and working closely with welfare staff, with a commitment to fostering learning for all students while adhering to educational guidelines.

Benefits

Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Subsidised leisure courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learners with diverse needs.
• Ability to follow EHCP and curriculum guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students in accessing the curriculum effectively.
• Assist with planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning.
• Work directly with students to address barriers to learning.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Education

Relevant qualification in education or similar field

Job description

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Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant within our ALFIE Department to join our BCA College team on a sessional basis starting in September 2025.

The position of Learning Support Assistant – ALFIE involves enabling 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 may include supporting whole classes; working with individuals and small groups of learners; 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.

Working up to 12 hours per week, term-time only this Sessional Contract offers a salary of £14.58 per hour inclusive of Holiday Pay.

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:

- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes

- Free on-site parking at all college sites

- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses

- 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 our Langley College site.

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 27th June 2025*

Interviews will be held week commencing 07th July 2025*

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.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

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