LEARNER SUPPORT OFFICER (TERM-TIME)

University Centre West Anglia; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 35,472,000 - 36,023,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Contributory pension (LGPS)

Fee waivers on some College courses

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

College of West Anglia in Wisbech is seeking a Learner Support Officer for term-time work. Hours range from 22 to 35 per week, between 8:30am and 4:30pm, with prorated annual leave.

The salary is listed as £13.38–£13.59 per hour, with an additional £2.66–£2.69 per hour for annual leave. This role focuses on supporting learners with diverse needs within the foundation team, including those with educational health and care plans or SEN, and providing help in maths, English and independent living

Responsibilities

• Support learners with educational health and care plans or recognised special educational needs.
• Assist in maths, English, sessions developing independent living skills and more.

Job description

LOCATION: Wisbech

(between 8.30am - 4.30pm)

(£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 Officer (Term-time)

Location

Wisbech

Job Type

Permanent / Part Time

Industry

Education and Training

Salary

£25,749 - £26,149 Pro Rata

Expiry

Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 11:00 AM

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)

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.

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

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Downloads

• JDLSO2026.pdf