Learning Support Assistant - Construction

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Langley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their Construction Department. In this role, you will help students overcome learning barriers and access the curriculum effectively. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under the direction of teaching staff. The role is Term-Time Only, working 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning, physical, or emotional barriers.
• Ability to work under supervision and closely follow educational plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to access the curriculum effectively.
• Assist with planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities.
• Work closely with staff to support student welfare and educational outcomes.

Skills

Supporting students with diverse needs

Assisting with teaching and learning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Construction Department at Slough & Langley College on a Term-Time Only basis.

Learning Support Assistant – Construction

This role requires you to work 37 hours per week Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00 (16:30 on Fridays) for 37 term time weeks per year.

The responsibility of the Learning Support Assistant – Construction is to enable 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.

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

• 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

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 11th October 2025

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.

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.