Learning Support Assistant - Apprenticeships

Usthe Windsor Forest Colleges Group (twfcg); Usk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Free parking

Career progression

Subsidised courses

Pension schemes

Cycle to Work

Work life balance

Cafe on site

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Apprenticeships Team. Based primarily at Slough & Langley College campus, with occasional travel to Berkshire College of Agriculture, Maidenhead.

Perks include LGPS, free onsite parking, career progression, subsidised courses and a range of wellbeing benefits. The role requires Level 2 English and Mathematics and experience supporting learners with SEND.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications in supporting individuals with learning difficulties or neurodiversities (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia).
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to apprentices across programmes, enabling access to curriculum and development of skills.
• Work with tutors, assessors and employers to tailor support and monitor progress.

Skills

English Level 2

Maths Level 2

SEND support

Autism awareness

Education

Level 2 English

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Apprenticeships Team. This role is primarily based at our Slough & Langley College campus, though occasional travel to the Berkshire College of Agriculture may be required.

These are permanent, full time positions working 37 hours per week, all year round. The salary is on Scale G of the Support Staff pay scale, offering £25,483 (G17) up to £27,284 (G19) depending on qualifications and experience.

Learning Support Assistant

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) within our Apprenticeships provision, you will play a vital role in helping apprentices across our programmes fully access their curriculum, develop key skills and achieve their potential. 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 is

highly adaptable and may be delivered one-to-one or in small groups, depending on individual needs. You will support a wide range of learners to overcome general barriers to learning by assisting with assignments, exam preparation, and the development of essential English, mathematics, and ICT skills. Alongside this, a key part of your role will involve implementing structured strategies for apprentices with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), in line with individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

You will bring a positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for helping young adults and learners succeed in education or training. Crucially, you will have experience or qualifications in supporting individuals with learning difficulties or neurodiversities, such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia.

You will also need strong organisational skills, Level 2 qualifications in both English and Mathematics and a, total commitment to college policies regarding Safeguarding, Equality and Data Protection,

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.

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

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on the 5th of October 2026. However, 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.

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.