Learning Support Assistant in Schools

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Maidenhead is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide crucial support for students with special educational needs. The part-time role offers 21 hours per week during term time and involves assisting in the delivery of a structured learning support program. Candidates should be available to work on campus each week. Desired qualifications include a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification, though this is not essential. Competitive benefits are offered, including career progression opportunities.

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 & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Must be available to work 08:30 to 15:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• A level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in supporting students with SEN is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students.
• Assist in delivering a structured learning support program.
• Engage students in all aspects of college life.

Skills

1:1 and small group support

Engaging with students

Supporting Special Educational Needs

Education

A level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Level 3 in Supporting Special Educational Needs

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our School’s Department at Berkshire College of Agriculture on a Term-Time Only basis.

Learning Support Assistant in Schools

The Learning Support Assistant in Schools position at Berkshire College of Agriculture is a part-time role, offering 21 hours per week on a term-time only basis working 38 term-time weeks per year. The salary for this role is on support pay scale G16 £11,667.22 up to G19 £12,967.66 (£24,098 up to £26,784 FTE).

Our Schools Provision Department works with students referred by local secondary schools who need additional specialist support with a variety of SEN requirements. The goal of the department is to assist these students in fully accessing the curriculum and attaining positive outcomes.

As a Learning Support Assistant in Schools you will be a crucial part of enabling our college to deliver this curriculum by engaging in 1:1 and small group support, assisting in the delivery of a structured and planned learning support programme. You will ensure that students engage in all aspects of college life and work towards their desired outcomes, learning goals and to achieve their full potential.

To be considered for this role you must be available to work 08:30 to 15:30 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week on campus. An A level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or a Level 3 in Supporting Special Educational Needs is desirable but not essential for this role.

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.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

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 Saturday 3rd January 2026.

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview after 5th January 2026.

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.

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