Learning Support Assistant - Schools and Pathways

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Schools and Pathways Department, supporting Business Studies students at our Slough and Langley College campus.

This is a part time, fixed term role working 22 hours per week. The working pattern is 8:30am to 4:15pm (with an unpaid 30 minute lunch) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, plus an additional 15 minutes. This is a term time only position until 2nd July 2027.

The salary is on Scale G of the Support Staff pay scale, offering a pro rata salary of -13,571.98 (G17) to -14,531.12 (G19) per annum, with a full time equivalent of -26,758 (G17) to -28,649 (G19), depending on qualifications and experience.

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistants are a vital part of Windsor Forest Colleges Group, supporting whole classes, small groups, or individual students to overcome learning barriers and reach their full potential. Reporting to the Schools Programme Manager or Lead LSA, you will work alongside teaching staff to deliver Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), adapt learning materials, and foster strong, trusting relationships that help young people feel safe, valued, and understood.

Your daily duties include helping deliver learning activities, supporting assignments and exam prep, and building core English, math, and ICT skills. You will also monitor behaviour, maintain confidential records, assist with specialist equipment or mobility needs, and support online learning as required.

To succeed, you need a proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, and a Level 2 qualification (GCSE C/4 or equivalent) in English and Math. Experience working with young people, particularly neurodivergent learners and those with additional needs, is highly desirable. Candidates must be adaptable and fully committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and college welfare policies.

Join our exceptional team and make a real difference to the lives of young people, helping them to build confidence, develop independence and achieve success in a supportive and rewarding environment.

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 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:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite 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 applications close on the 20th of November 2026, but we encourage early submission as candidates will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the deadline.

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.

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.