Learning Support Assistant - Full Time (ALS)

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to help students achieve their learning goals at Slough and Langley College. Responsibilities include supporting individuals and groups of learners, assisting with teaching tasks, and collaborating with staff. Candidates must have GCSE or Level 2 in English and Maths. The role offers a salary of £20,015.81 - £22,246.80 per year based on qualifications and experience.

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

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Be confident communicating with learners of different abilities.
• A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching, learning, and associated activities.
• Support students to achieve their learning goals and personal potential.
• Work closely with pastoral staff to help students overcome barriers.

Skills

Communication

Support for learners of all capabilities

Education

GCSE or Level 2 equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking two dedicated Learning Support Assistant - Full Time (ALS) to join our team at Slough and Langley College. On a Term Time Only Basis working 37 hours per week across 37 term time weeks per year.

Learning Support Assistant - Full Time (ALS)

The position of Learning Support Assistant - Full Time (ALS) 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.

This contract offers full-time hours working 08:30 - 17:00 Monday - Thursday and 08:30 - 16:30 Fridays at our Slough and Langley College campus. You will be expected to work 37 term-time weeks per year. The salary range for these roles is 20,015.81 - 22,246.80 per year ( 24,098 - 26,784 FTE) depending on qualifications and experience.

Working 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.

To be considered for this role, you must have a GCSE or Level 2 equivalent in English and Maths as well as being confident communicating with learners of all capabilities and levels. A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential for this position.

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 the 16th November 2025, however, interviews may 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.

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.