Lead Learning Support Assistant

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.

This role involves working 37 hours per week over 38 term-time weeks per year. It 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, the role combines direct academic facilitation with essential supervisory and instructional responsibilities. It involves guiding fellow LSAs, shaping support strategies within lessons and community settings, and stepping up to lead planned classes in the lecturer’s absence, all while ensuring provision strictly aligns with individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Key responsibilities include:

planning, adapting and evaluating learning activities with tutors; handling daily administrative tasks such as registers, student profiles and performance reporting; managing specialist 1:1 learning equipment; coordinating specialist appointments (e.g., Speech and Language Therapy); supporting students with assignments, exam preparation and core English, mathematics and ICT skills; and working with pastoral teams to help students overcome physical, emotional or learning boundaries, including supporting mobility‑impaired learners.

Applicants 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, exceptional organisational skills and a deep commitment to inclusive practice and neurodivergent perspectives.

• 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

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.

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.