Learning Support Assistant - English

Windsor College; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor College seeks a Learning Support Assistant for its English Department, starting September 2025. The role involves supporting students' learning goals and curriculum access while working under the direction of teaching staff. Benefits include career progression, a pension scheme, and various health and wellbeing perks.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with varied needs.
• Ability to assist planning and delivery of educational activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access the curriculum and achieve learning goals.
• Assist with planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities.
• Work closely with staff to support students’ welfare and learning.

Skills

Supportive

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant within our English Department to join our BCA College team on a Permanent Term-Time Only basis starting in September 2025 (37 weeks TTO) .

Learning Support Assistant – English

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 Tuesday 17th July 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.

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• Job Reference windsorforest/TP/5951/398-1
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 17 July, 2025
• Job Category English
• Business Unit Support
• Location Berkshire College of Agriculture Hall Place, Burchetts Green Rd, Burchett's Green, Maidenhead , United Kingdom