Learner Support Officer - Foundation (Term-time)

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days pro rata

College closure days

Fee waivers on some courses

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

College of West Anglia is seeking a Learner Support Officer - Foundation (Term-time) in King's Lynn. You will join a forward-thinking foundation team to support learners with diverse needs, both in and out of the classroom.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate (£13.38–£13.59) with an additional uplift for annual leave, and a generous benefits package. Training and development are emphasised within a supportive college environment.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting foundation learners or similar education support roles.
• Ability to support learners with diverse needs including SEN and education health care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of learners inside and outside the classroom within the foundation team.
• Assist with maths, English and sessions developing independent living skills.

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Learner Support Officer - Foundation (Term-time)

Reference: OCT20262799

Expiry date: 12:00, Wed, 4th Nov 2026

Location: Kings Lynn

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.

LOCATION: King's Lynn

HOURS: 23.5 to 37 hours per week (between 8.30am - 4.45pm) plus up to 5 paid training days per annum

SALARY: £13.38 - £13.59 per hour, plus £2.66 to £2.69 per hour for annual leave as this is a term-time post(£25,749 - £26,149 FTE)

Here at the College of West Anglia we are proud of the success of our foundation learning provision providing our learners with invaluable support to succeed in their chosen course from pre-entry to level 1. We recognise that all learners have differing needs and our continued growth in student numbers pays testament to the high quality support we provide.

Learner support officers within the foundation team will support a range of students both within and outside of the classroom. These are varied roles where you can expect to work with learners with educational health and care plans or recognised special educational needs in areas such as maths, English, sessions developing independent living skills and more. No two days are the same.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving foundation 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.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government 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, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Su Rix on [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 4 November 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Thursday 12 November 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.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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.