Learning Support Assistant - Creative Arts

Windsor forest colleges group; Hurley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to join their Creative Arts team. This role involves enabling students to access the curriculum, supporting their learning goals, and assisting with various educational activities under supervision. The position is fixed-term until 26/06/2026, with specific hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Candidates should have experience working with diverse learners and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational setting is desirable.
• Ability to support learners with diverse needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to access the curriculum fully.
• Assist with planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities.
• Support students in overcoming learning barriers.

Skills

Supporting students

Planning and delivering learning activities

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Job description

Overview

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Creative Arts team at Berkshire College of Agriculture on a fixed-term, term-time-only contract.

Learning Support Assistant – Creative Arts

As a Learning Support Assistant your role will involve enabling students to access the curriculum as fully as possible, supporting them to work towards their desired outcomes, achieving their learning goals and potential.

This is a part-time, fixed-term position ending 26/06/2026, working 08:30 – 17:00 on Mondays and Tuesdays and 08:30 – 16:30 on Fridays at our Berkshire College of Agriculture.

You will work under the direction and supervision of the Curriculum Director, Programme Manager and Lecturers to assist with teaching, learning and related activities in accordance with college policies, procedures and individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

You will support whole classes as well as individuals and small groups of learners, assisting with planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities and working closely with pastoral and welfare staff to support students in overcoming learning, physical or emotional barriers.

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 four campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. We place the learner at the heart of all we do and 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
• 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 8 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 address the supporting statement to demonstrate 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 the stated 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.

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