Engineering Technician (TSO)

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Course fee waivers

LGPS pension

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA in Wisbech is seeking a Teaching Support Officer to support day-to-day operation of our Engineering workshops and assist the teaching team.

You will contribute to maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment where students develop practical skills and industry knowledge, with opportunities to progress into teaching within the FE sector. The role offers a supportive team and a strong training culture.

Qualifications

• Sound general knowledge of the Engineering industry.
• Practical and proactive approach to work.
• Positive can-do attitude and willingness to support teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation and effective running of Engineering workshops.
• Assist teaching team and maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Help students develop practical skills and industry knowledge.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Practical approach

Can-do attitude

Job description

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Reference: SEP20262274

Expiry date: 11:00, Wed, 14th Oct 2026

Location: Wisbech

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.

The Engineering team is seeking to recruit a Teaching Support Officer (TSO) to support the day-to-day operation and effective running of our well-equipped Engineering workshops.

The ideal candidate will have a sound general knowledge of the Engineering industry, a practical and proactive approach, and a positive “can-do” attitude. They will play an important role in supporting the teaching team and helping to maintain a safe, engaging and immersive learning environment in which our students can develop their practical skills, confidence and industry knowledge.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career within further education. Working closely with experienced teaching staff will provide valuable insight into the teaching and learning environment and could provide a potential stepping stone towards a future teaching role.

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

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 Noon, Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing Monday 19 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.