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 lecturer’s 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 & Cafeteria
Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley CollegePlease be advised that the vacancy will close on 21st August 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 31st August 2026
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.
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
Salary description
£23274.00 - £25580.00 per year