Learning Support Assistant in Professional Studies

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Langley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join its team in Langley. This role will involve providing support to students in various disciplines, assisting in their academic and practical learning. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in educational support, working closely with staff to ensure all students thrive. This position offers 29.5 hours per week on a permanent, term-time only basis with a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in educational settings.
• Ability to assist with practical and theoretical classroom activities.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students in Hair, Beauty, Early Years, and Health & Social Care.
• Assist with teaching and learning activities.
• Work under the supervision of the Curriculum Director and Programme Manager.

Skills

Supporting classroom learning

Working with individuals and groups

Communication skills

Understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work 29.5 hours per week, specifically on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, supporting our Professional Studies students at our Slough and Langley College campus. This position is on a permanent, termtime only basis for 37 weeks of the year.

The role pays from G,958.55 up to G,737.32 (full time equivalent being G,098 up to G,784).

Learning Support Assistant in Professional Studies

In this role, you will support students in the Hair, Beauty, Early Years, and Health & Social Care departments to develop the skills, attributes, and behaviours needed to progress to further study and employment. You will guide them through classroom theory and help them apply this knowledge in practical, technical sessions.

Working in a team under the direction and supervision of the Curriculum Director, Programme Manager and Lecturers you will 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 in 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 Friday 2nd January 2026.

Interview dates to be agreed

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.