Learning Support Assistant - Professional Studies

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Slough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a permanent, term-time position in Slough. You will support students in Hair, Beauty, Early Years, and Health & Social Care sectors to develop vital skills for further education and employment. The role involves classroom support, planning and evaluating learning activities, and working with individual and group learners. Competitive salary based on qualifications, with various staff benefits to enhance work-life balance.

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 & Cafeteria

Wellbeing benefits including gym memberships and counselling

Qualifications

• Ability to guide students through theoretical and practical sessions.
• Experience in supporting diverse learners through individual plans.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Support Professional Studies students at Slough and Langley College.
• Assist with planning, delivering, and evaluating learning activities.
• Work closely with curriculum directors and lecturers.

Skills

Supporting students in various departments

Classroom management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Professional Studies

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, term-time only basis for 37 weeks of the year. The role pays from G16 £15,958.55 up to G19 £17,737.32 (full-time equivalent being G16 £24,098 up to G19 £26,784).

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. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

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 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.

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