Learning Support Assistant - ALFIE

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the South-East is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help students succeed academically. The role involves working closely with a diverse group of learners, supporting them with their Educational Health Care Plans, and contributing positively to their learning experience. This is a part-time position up to 12 hours per week, term-time only, offering a competitive hourly wage and several employee benefits.

Benefits

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

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students to access the curriculum.
• Ability to work under direction and supervision.
• Understanding of individual Education and Care Plans.

Responsibilities

• Support students in achieving their learning goals.
• Assist in planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities.
• Work closely with pastoral and welfare staff.

Skills

Supporting students

Planning educational activities

Communication

Education

Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

Job description

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.

Learning Support Assistant – ALFIE

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.

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