Learning Support Assistant - Foundation

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to help students achieve their learning goals in a supportive environment. The role involves working closely with educators, assisting in the delivery and planning of learning activities, and providing emotional and pastoral support to students with varying needs. The working hours are set on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking for flexible part-time work. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with learning difficulties.
• Ability to assist in a teaching environment.
• Good communication skills for engaging with students.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to access the curriculum effectively.
• Assist with planning and evaluation of learning activities.
• Support students with emotional and physical challenges.

Skills

Supporting learning goals

Working with individuals and groups

Planning and delivering learning activities

Engaging with pastoral care

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Foundation Department at BCA on a part-time, term-time only basis

Learning Support Assistant – Foundation

The position of Learning Support Assistant – Foundation involves enabling students to access the curriculum as fully as possible, supporting them to work towards their desired outcomes, achieving their learning goals and potential.

Please note that the working hours for this position are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Friday.

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 Feb 18th 2026

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.

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.

Safeguarding Statement

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.