Learning Support Assistant - ALS - Maidenhead, Berkshire

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS 24.3% employer contribution

Free onsite parking

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Excellent defined benefit pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the Additional Learning Support Department at Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. The role is part-time, term time only, 30 hours per week over 37 weeks per year, with a pro-rated salary on Scale G (G17 17,161.78 up to G19 18,374.68).

The role involves supporting students to overcome barriers, planning and delivering learning activities, and assisting with English, mathematics and ICT skills, while

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications (GCSE grade A-C or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities.
• Helping students overcome physical, emotional, or learning boundaries.
• Assisting with assignments, exam preparation, and development of English, mathematics, and ICT skills.
• Monitoring student behaviour.
• Maintaining confidential records.
• Adapting learning materials.
• Supporting the use of specialist equipment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Physical capability

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Mathematics

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - ALS - Maidenhead, Berkshire

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Additional Learning Support Department at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a part-time, term time only basis.

The Learning Support Assistant role involves working 30 hours per week over 37 term-time weeks per year. The role pays on Scale G of the Support Staff pay scale offering a pro‑rated salary of G17 17,161.78 up to G19 18,374.68 (G17 25,483 up to G19 27,284 FTE).

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities
• Helping students overcome physical, emotional, or learning boundaries
• Assisting with assignments, exam preparation, and the development of English, mathematics, and ICT skills
• Monitoring student behaviour
• Maintaining confidential records
• Adapting learning materials
• Supporting the use of specialist equipment

Essential Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications (GCSE grade A-C or equivalent) in both English and Mathematics
• Relevant qualifications or experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia

Additional Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate strong organizational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the post, such as providing physical support for mobility‑impaired students.

Finally, the successful candidate must strictly adhere to the college's policies regarding Risk Management, Diversity and Equality, Health and Safety, Data Protection, and Safeguarding.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 12th September 2026. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

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