Learning Support Assistant - Mathematics

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Maidenhead is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to aid students in achieving their mathematics goals. The role involves supporting individual students and groups, working with teaching staff, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols. Successful candidates will find career progression opportunities and various benefits. This position is permanent and term-time only, offering a salary range reflecting full-time equivalent positions.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

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

• Experience supporting students in a learning environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of safeguarding regulations and procedures.
• Ability to assist with planning and evaluation of learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to access the mathematics curriculum effectively.
• Assist with teaching, learning, and evaluating student activities.
• Work closely with staff to support students' individual needs.

Skills

Support for students in mathematics

Team collaboration

Understanding of EHCP

Job description

Learning Support Assistant in Mathematics

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work 37 hours per week, supporting students with their mathematics at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus. This position is on a permanent, term time only basis for 37 weeks of the year.

The role pays from G16 £20,015.81 up to £22,246.80 (full time equivalent being G16 £24,098 up to G19 £26,784).

Responsibilities

In this role you will enable students to access the mathematics curriculum as fully as possible, supporting them to work towards their desired outcomes, achieving their learning goals and potential.

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.

Qualifications & Safeguarding

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.

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
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Closing Date

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Sunday 4th January 2026.

Application Process

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description / person specification. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.