Job Description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work 37 hours per week in the Animal Management Department at our Berkshire College of Agriculture College campus on a permanent, term-time only basis for 38 weeks of the year.


The role pays from G16 20,556.53 up to G19 22,847.79 (full-time equivalent being G16 24,098 up to G19 26,784).


Applications for job share roles, which will feature a pro-rated salary to reflect the hours worked, will also be considered. Please indicate your available working hours within your application.

Learning Support Assistant - Animal Management

In this role you will enable students to access the Animal Management curriculum as fully as possible, supporting them to work towards their desired outcomes, achieving their learning goals and potential.


Working in a team under the direction and supervision of the Curriculum Director, Programme Manager and Lecturers you will assist with teaching, learning and associated activities in accordance with college policies, procedures and individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). This may include supporting whole classes; working with individuals and small groups of learners; assisting with planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities; working closely with pastoral and welfare staff in supporting students to overcome learning, physical or emotional boundaries.


For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description / person specification. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

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:

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 Sunday 26th October 2025.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4th November 2025.

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.