Learning Support Assistant - Creative Arts

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Maidenhead is seeking a Learning Support Assistant. This part-time role involves enabling students to access the curriculum and supporting their learning goals in a creative arts environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in education and a commitment to student welfare. The position is fixed-term, working Mondays and Tuesdays.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learners with specific needs.
• Ability to work under direction and collaborate with staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in accessing the curriculum effectively.
• Support individual and group learning activities.
• Work with staff to evaluate and plan learning activities.

Skills

Supportive communication

Planning and organization

Teamwork

Education

Relevant experience in education or support roles

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

You will be working 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).

You will be expected to support whole classes as well as working with individuals and small groups of learners, assisting with planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities and 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 8th 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.

Application and Selection

• 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.