Learning Support Assistant

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Sport, Outdoor Education and Protective Services team at Berkshire College of Agriculture on a Term Time Only Contract working on a Full-Time basis.

Learning Support Assistant

This Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role at Berkshire College of Agriculture Campus is integral for aiding students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to fully engage with and benefit from the curriculum. You will be supporting a large number of EHCP students in accessing courses on Sport, Outdoor Education and Protective Services across a variety of qualification courses.

The primary purpose of a Learning Support Assistant is to facilitate students' participation in all college activities and support them in achieving their educational and personal goals. This involves working under the supervision of the Lecturers and Curriculum Leads to assist in various educational activities tailored to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

You will engage in a full range of support for students including supporting whole classes, engaging with individual students or small groups, assisting in the planning and delivery of lessons, and collaborating with pastoral staff to help students overcome various barriers to learning.

Key Requirements

Key requirements for the successful Learning Support Assistant include a proactive and adaptable attitude, the ability to develop positive relationships with students and staff, and flexibility to work across different departments. Experience working with young adults, particularly in an educational setting, is highly desirable.

The Learning Support Assistant is expected to support students in diverse ways such as facilitating the use of ICT for learning, monitoring student progress, promoting positive behaviour, and assisting with educational visits. Additionally, the role requires involvement in record-keeping and the preparation of learning materials.

As a Term Time Only member of staff, the Learning Support Assistant is expected to work 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday) for 37 weeks per year.

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 Slough and Langley, Windsor, Strode’s-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 Slough and Langley College

Application Details

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 4th April 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 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.