Learning Support Assistant

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Maidenhead is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to support apprentices with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. You will provide tailored learning support, helping apprentices develop skills and confidence. The role requires collaboration with tutors and employers to ensure effective assistance. A commitment to safeguarding is essential. The position offers a pay range of £12,281.01 to £13,649.87 for 21 hours a week, over 40 weeks annually.

Benefits

Generous non-working day entitlement

Access to excellent pension schemes

Subsidised leisure courses

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to individuals with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
• Ability to develop learning support strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices accessing their apprenticeship programmes.
• Assist in the implementation of learning support strategies.
• Help apprentices overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Supporting apprentices with SEND

Tailored learning support

Collaboration with tutors and assessors

Barrier overcoming strategies

Job description

Overview

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Apprenticeships team at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a part-time basis. This permanent, part time position requires working 21 hours a week, over 40 weeks including term time. The workdays are Tuesday to Thursday 09:00am to 16:00pm. The role pays between G16 £12,281.01 and G19 £13,649.87 which is dependent on skills (G16 £24,098 up to G19 £26,784 FTE).

Responsibilities

As a Learning Support Assistant within our Apprenticeships provision, you will play a key role in supporting apprentices with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to successfully access their apprenticeship programmes. You will work closely with apprentices, tutors, assessors, and employers to provide tailored learning support that enables apprentices to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to achieve their apprenticeship outcomes. Support may be delivered one-to-one, in small groups, or within learning and workplace settings, depending on individual needs. Your role will involve assisting with the implementation of structured learning support strategies, helping apprentices overcome barriers to learning, and supporting them to engage fully in both their off-the-job training and workplace learning. 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 Southeast. We have 4 main campuses in Langley, Windsor, Egham and 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 job description and person specification available on the Windsor forest careers page.

Our Staff Benefit From

• Generous non working day entitlement
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health and wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

How to apply

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 27th February, however interviews will be held on a rolling basis. 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.

Safeguarding

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.