Learning Support Assistant – Animal Management

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Maidenhead is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for the Animal Management Department. The role involves helping students access the curriculum, collaborating with teaching staff, and providing individualized support. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting diverse learning needs and a commitment to student welfare. The position offers up to £22,847.79 per year, with various employee benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with learning, physical, or emotional barriers.
• Ability to assist with individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to achieve their learning goals.
• Assist with planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities.
• Work closely with pastoral staff in supporting students.

Skills

Supporting curriculum access

Team collaboration

Planning and delivery of learning activities

Pastoral support

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work 37 hours per week in the Animal Management Department at our Berkshire College of Agriculture College campus on a permanent, term‑time only basis for 38 weeks of the year.

Applications for job share roles, which will feature a pro‑rated salary to reflect the hours worked, will also be considered. Please indicate your available working hours within your application.

The role pays from G16 £20,556.53 up to G19 £22,847.79 (full‑time equivalent being G16 £24,098 up to G19 £26,784).

Learning Support Assistant – Animal Management

In this role you will enable students to access the Animal Management curriculum as fully as possible, supporting them to work towards their desired outcomes, achieving their learning goals and potential. Working in a team under the direction and supervision of the Curriculum Director, Programme Manager and Lecturers you will 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; and working closely with pastoral and welfare staff in supporting students to overcome learning, physical or emotional boundaries.

Our Staff Benefit From

• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Free on‑site parking at all sites
• 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 Langley College

Important Dates

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Sunday 26th October 2025.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4th November 2025.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

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

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.