Learning Support Assistant - English

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for the English Department. This full-time role involves empowering students, assisting with their learning, and creating a supportive educational environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and experience in supporting diverse learners.

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 & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with diverse needs.
• Ability to collaborate with teaching staff.
• Enthusiastic about education and student development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching and learning activities.
• Support individual students and small groups.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff to address student challenges.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

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 four 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, delivering education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year in our state-of-the-art learning environments.

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
• 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. Pay particular attention to the supporting statement, ensuring you 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 the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check, along with other legally required checks as part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies: We work with a PSL of trusted partners and do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.