BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture)
Learning Support Assistant - Creative Arts
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Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the Creative team at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a full time, term time only basis.
This role involves working 37 hours per week over 37 term time weeks per year. The role pays on Scale G of the Support Staff pay scale offering a pro rata salary of £21,166.19 (G17) up to £22,662.10 (G19). The full time equivalent would be £25,483 (G17) up to £27,284 (G19) depending on qualifications and experience.
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistants are a vital part of Windsor Forest Colleges Group, helping students fully access their classes, achieve their learning goals and reach their full potential. Reporting to the Schools Programme Manager or Lead Learning Support Assistant, and working under the supervision of teaching staff, you will support whole classes, small groups or individual students in line with college policies and individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
As part of our Creative Team, you will join a dedicated team supporting young people to build confidence, develop resilience and focus on their personal growth. Building trusting relationships is at the heart of everything we do, and our team is highly skilled at helping students feel safe, valued and understood. Your daily responsibilities will include assisting with the planning, delivery and review of learning activities, as well as supporting students to overcome physical, emotional and learning barriers. You will also assist with assignments, exam preparation and the development of essential English, mathematics and ICT skills. In addition, the role involves monitoring student behaviour, maintaining confidential records, adapting learning materials and supporting the use of specialist equipment where required.
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Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, delivery and review of learning activities.
- Support students to overcome physical, emotional and learning barriers.
- Assist with assignments, exam preparation and the development of essential English, mathematics and ICT skills.
- Monitor student behaviour.
- Maintain confidential records.
- Adapt learning materials.
- Support the use of specialist equipment where required.
Requirements
- Positive attitude
- Proactive approach
- Strong organisational skills
- Experience working with young people, ideally within an educational setting
- Understanding of how to support neurodivergent learners and those with additional learning needs
- Level 2 qualifications, such as GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), in both English and Mathematics
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the varying needs of the department
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- Adherence to college policies regarding Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Risk Management
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 in Egham and at the Berkshire College of Agriculture in 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.
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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
Application
Please be advised that applications close on the 25th of October 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.
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