Learning Support Assistant - Foundation

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college in the region is seeking a Learning Support Assistant – Foundation to join their Foundation Department on a part-time, term-time only basis. The role involves enabling students to access the curriculum, supporting their learning goals, and assisting in overcoming barriers to education. The position offers hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with benefits including career progression and health support programs. Interested applicants should apply before February 18, 2026.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
• Ability to assist with individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning under supervision.
• Assist with planning, delivery, and evaluation of activities.
• Help students overcome learning barriers.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Ability to support diverse learners

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or support

Job description

Overview

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

The position involves enabling students to access the curriculum as fully as possible, supporting them to work towards their desired outcomes, and helping them achieve their learning goals and potential.

Working hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Friday.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Support whole classes, work with individuals and small groups of learners.
• Assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.
• Work closely with pastoral and welfare staff to support students in overcoming learning, physical or emotional barriers.

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 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.

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

Application & Safeguarding

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Feb 18, 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 address the supporting statement to demonstrate 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. 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 as 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.