Additional Learning Support Teacher (0.4 FTE)

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave pro-rata

College closure days

Fee waivers on some courses

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA in Cambridge invites applications for an Additional Learning Support Teacher (0.4 FTE). The post focuses on English and maths tutoring, plus developing skills like time management and academic writing.

You will plan, deliver and adapt personalised sessions in small groups, identifying gaps and supporting progress while coordinating your timetable around students’ commitments. We offer a competitive benefits package and pro‑rated leave for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• As a ALS Teacher you plan and deliver personalised sessions tailored to each student’s needs.
• You will identify gaps, build confidence and support progress through targeted activities.
• Sessions are delivered to small groups in maths, English, writing and planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised learning sessions for ALS students.
• Identify gaps and support progress with engaging activities.
• Deliver small-group sessions in maths, English, writing and time management.
• Manage timetable and coordinate sessions around student commitments.

Skills

Student support

English tutoring

Maths tutoring

Time management coaching

Academic writing coaching

Education

Teaching qualification (Level 5)

Job description

Additional Learning Support Teacher (0.4 FTE)

Reference: SEP20261496

Expiry date: 11:00, Tue, 29th Sep 2026

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance, plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time, fee waivers on some College courses and a contributory pension scheme.

JOB TITLE: Additional Learning Support Teacher

LOCATION: Cambridge

HOURS: 15 per week (working days to be agreed)

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Additional Learning Support Teaching (ALS) team for 2 days per week. This role focuses on supporting students who require additional tuition in English or maths, as well as those who need help developing key skills such as time management or academic writing.

As an ALS Teacher, you will plan and deliver personalised learning sessions tailored to each student’s individual needs. Working closely with learners, you will identify gaps in their understanding, build their confidence, and support their progress through targeted, engaging activities.

You will work with small groups of students, delivering sessions in maths, English, academic writing and planning, or time management, helping them develop the skills and self-belief needed to succeed in Further Education.

This role also involves managing your own timetable and ensuring that support sessions are arranged around students’ existing commitments.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Additional Learning Support Team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not normally be made at point 12 or above (£37,454 FTE) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources.

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon Tuesday 29 September 2026

Interviews are provisionally planned for Thursday 15 October 2026

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.