At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support students with diverse learning needs in an inclusive educational environment.
- Company: Windsor Forest Colleges Group, a top education provider in the South East.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, career progression, and free onsite parking.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to empowering learners and fostering inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualifications in English, Maths, and ICT; experience with SEND needs.
The predicted salary is between 23274 - 25580 £ per year.
Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Lead Learning Support Assistant to join our Foundation Department at our Slough and Langley campus on a full time, term time only basis.
Lead Learning Support Assistant This Lead Learning Support Assistant role involves working 37 hours per week over 38 term-time weeks per year.
The role pays on Scale H of the Support Staff pay scale offering a pro-rata salary of H19 £23,274.31 up to H22 £25,580.07 (H19 £27,284 up to H22 £29,987 FTE).
Lead Learning Support Assistants drive educational inclusion and support excellence across Windsor Forest Colleges Group, acting as pivotal figures in empowering both students and support staff to achieve their full potential.
Reporting to the Head of Department or Programme Lead, this role combines direct academic facilitation with essential supervisory and instructional responsibilities.
As a Lead LSA, you will take ownership of guiding fellow LSAs, shaping effective support strategies within lessons and community settings, and stepping up to lead planned classes in the lecturers absence, all while ensuring provision strictly aligns with individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Beyond direct student engagement, your duties will focus heavily on instructional leadership, strategy, and classroom management.
You will work closely with tutors to plan, adapt, and evaluate learning activities, as well as handle key daily administrative tasks such as registers, student profiles, and performance reporting.
The role requires taking full responsibility for managing specialist 1:1 learning equipment, assisting with internal specialist appointments (such as Speech and Language Therapy), and supporting students with assignments, exam preparation, and core English, mathematics, and ICT skills.
Additionally, you will work with pastoral teams to help students overcome physical, emotional, or learning boundaries, including meeting physical support demands for mobility-impaired learners.
To be considered for this post, candidates must demonstrate strong professional initiative, accountability, and proven experience supporting individuals with a wide range of SEND needs (such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, PMLD, and SLD) in an educational environment.
Essential qualifications include Level 2 qualifications (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and ICT.
Applicants must display exceptional organizational skills, a deep commitment to inclusive practice and neurodivergent perspectives.
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
Lead Learning Support Assistant in Kent employer: Windsor Forest Colleges
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. As a Learning Support Assistant at the Berkshire College of Agriculture, you will benefit from a term-time schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional development within a vibrant educational community dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives.
