Learning Support Assistant - English

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

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant for the English Department. The role involves empowering students to access the curriculum and achieve their goals, working closely with educators to foster an engaging learning environment. This position offers career progression opportunities and various staff benefits, contributing to a vibrant educational community.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with learning challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching and learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Support students in overcoming learning and emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff to create a supportive environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or support roles

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for our English Department. This position is based at Slough and Langley College, starting on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 on a full-time, permanent basis over 37 weeks, term-time only.

Learning Support Assistant – English

Join our passionate team at Windsor Forest Colleges Group and play a vital role in unlocking the potential of our students. As a Learning Support Assistant in our English Department, you will have the opportunity to empower learners, helping them to fully access the curriculum and achieve their desired outcomes. You'll work closely under the guidance of the Curriculum Director, Programme Manager, and lecturers to create an engaging and supportive educational environment.

In this dynamic role, you'll assist with a variety of teaching and learning activities, supporting whole classes as well as individual students and small groups. Collaborate with our dedicated pastoral and welfare staff to help students overcome any learning, physical, or emotional challenges they face. If you're enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys, we invite you to become an integral part of our vibrant college community.

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 Friday 13th June 2025.

Interview dates to be confirmed.

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.

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.