Learning Support Assistant

Windsor Forest College Group is looking for a Learning Support Assistanttojoin the early Years team at BCA on a part-time basis. This is a 22.5-hour per week role (Working days: Monday , Wednesday and Thursday) LSA – Early Years Working 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) this term time-only role requires you to work 37 weeks per year. You will be supporting students in the wonderful Early Years department at Berkshire College of Agriculture enabling students with a range of Special Educational Needs to access the curriculum as fully as possible. By following the example and direction of the Learning Support Manager and Lecturers you will assist in teaching, learning, and associated activities in accordance with college policies, procedures, and individual EHCP (Education Health and Care Plans). This may include supporting whole classes, working 1 – 1 with students, or in small groups. We’re looking for someone with a passion forsupportingstudents and removing barriers to learning and inclusion. 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. 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. This role offers a part-time position to be based at BCA 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 Langley College Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 15th November 2024 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