TEACHING SUPPORT OFFICER- CERAMICS TECHNICIAN in King's Lynn

Teaching Support Officer- Ceramics technician

Location

Kings Lynn

Job Type

Permanent / Part Time

Industry

Education and Training

Salary

£19,242 - £19,541 Per Annum

Expiry

Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 10:59 PM

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Teaching Support Officer - Ceramics/3D Art & Design

LOCATION

Kings Lynn

HOURS

30 hours a week, 40 weeks of the year (Monday to Thursday)

SALARY

£19242 - £19541 per annum (£25749 - £26149 FTE)

Our Teaching Support Officers provide our learners and staff across our ceramics and 3D Art and Design courses with support in studios through ensuring that resources and equipment are properly maintained and well-stocked, supporting practical activities and preparing teaching resources. These are varied roles which are invaluable in ensuring that teaching sessions run smoothly and help our learners to achieve their full potential as well as creating and maintaining inspiring displays to showcase learners work.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Art and Design department and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. This role will be predominantly based within the Ceramics/3D department, however with a range of different course disciplines and facilities the work will be varied and require flexibility within the day to day routine.

We have a variety of courses within the Art and Design curriculum area which are run from beginner to Level 2 at our King’s Lynn campus. This role provides our learners with invaluable hands on support within the ceramic workshops and 3D spaces to enable them to get the most out of their studies. The successful post holder will hold a minimum of a level 2 qualification in a related subject, have industry experience and hold level 2 maths and English qualifications or be willing to obtain them. The right candidate will also have experience in preparing ceramic materials, such as slips, glazes slabs and coils as well an understanding, or a willingness to develop skills in maintaining and supporting the use of kilns and pottery wheels.

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.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Charlie Hiom on charlie.hiom@cwa.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt of all applications: midnight, Monday 28 September 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Monday 12 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.

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.

No agencies please

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.

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• TSOCeramicsJD.doc

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