Learning Support Assistant - Technical

Windsor Forest Colleges; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Slough is seeking a Learning Support Assistant – Technical to support IT and Travel & Tourism students. You will assist with teaching and learning activities, helping students to overcome challenges. The role is term time only, requiring collaborative teamwork and a supportive approach to education. Benefits include career progression, subsidised leisure courses, and health wellness programs.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learners, especially in a technical or educational context.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
• Understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

Responsibilities

• Enable students to access the curriculum and achieve learning goals.
• Assist with teaching and learning in accordance with college policies.
• Support individual and small groups of learners.

Skills

Supportive communication

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant – Technical to join our Slough and Langley team for 37 hours a week on a permanent basis. This role is term time only, so you will work 37 weeks of the year.

In this role you will enable IT or Travel & Tourism students to access the 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; and 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.

Responsibilities

• Enable IT or Travel & Tourism students to access the curriculum and support them to achieve learning goals.
• Assist with teaching, learning and associated activities in accordance with college policies and EHCPs.
• Support whole classes, individuals and small groups of learners; contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.
• Collaborate with pastoral and welfare staff to help students overcome learning, physical or emotional barriers.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across four 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.

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

How to apply

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Saturday 20 September 2025.

Interviews will 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, including 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.

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 as 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.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.

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