Learning Support Assistant - Construction

Windsor forest colleges group; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the South-East is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for their Construction Department. This role supports students in accessing the curriculum and achieving their learning goals. Ideal candidates will have strong collaborative skills and the ability to assist with teaching activities. The position is term-time only, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to support students in achieving learning goals.
• Understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
• Experience working with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to access the curriculum.
• Assist with teaching, learning, and associated activities.
• Support classes and small groups.
• Collaborate with pastoral and welfare staff.

Skills

Student support

Collaboration

Planning and delivery

Communication

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.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to access the curriculum as fully as possible, supporting them to work towards their desired outcomes, achieving their learning goals and potential.
• 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).
• Support whole classes, work with individuals and small groups of learners, assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.
• Collaborate with pastoral and welfare staff to support students to overcome learning, physical or emotional barriers.

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 benefits

• 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

Application timeline

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, including 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.