Learner Support Officer (Term-time)

College of West Anglia; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Training and development

Job summary

The College of West Anglia in Wisbech is seeking a Learner Support Officer to assist foundation learners across courses, including those with SEND/education health plans, in maths, English and independent living skills.

This term-time, part-time role offers 22–35 hours per week with a supportive team and opportunities for training, plus benefits such as generous annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Support learners with diverse needs including those with education health and care plans or SEN.
• Assist learners in maths, English and sessions developing independent living skills.
• Adaptive, supportive approach with Busy, varied daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support learners across foundation courses in class and independent settings.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement learning plans and adjustments.
• Promote an inclusive, safe learning environment for all students.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Learner Support Officer

LOCATION: Wisbech

HOURS: 22 to 35 hours per week (between 8.30am - 4.30pm)

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)

BENEFITS

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.

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,plus five College closure days,plus Bank 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.

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon, Tuesday 8 September 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 21 September 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 is 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.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Previous applicants need not apply

No agencies please