Teaching Support Officer- Ceramics technician

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development

Job share opportunities

Job summary

The College of West Anglia is seeking a Teaching Support Officer for the Ceramics/3D Art & Design department in Kings Lynn. You will support learners and staff in studios, ensuring resources and equipment are well-maintained and stocked, and assist with practical activities and resource preparation.

The role emphasizes hands-on ceramic workshops, kiln and pottery wheel support, and contribution to learning displays.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in a related subject.
• Industry experience is desirable.
• Be willing to obtain Level 2 Maths and English if not already held.
• Experience in preparing ceramic materials such as slips, glazes, slabs and coils.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in studios across Ceramics and 3D Art & Design courses, ensuring resources and equipment are maintained and well-stocked.
• Support practical activities and help prepare teaching resources.
• Create and maintain inspiring displays to showcase learners' work.

Skills

Ceramics

3D Art & Design

Kilns

Materials prep

Education

Level 2 qualification in related subject

Maths Level 2

English Level 2

Tools

Kilns

Pottery wheels

Slips & glazes

Job description

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Teaching Support Officer- Ceramics technician

Reference: SEP20260807

Expiry date: 22:59, Mon, 28th Sep 2026

Location: Kings Lynn

Benefits

• generous annual leave allowance
• five college closure days pro rata for part-time
• fee waivers on some College courses
• contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff
• five College closure days
• 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
• access to a cycle to work scheme
• well-being committee
• Employee Assistance Programme
• training and development
• Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

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)

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.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

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.

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CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

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

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

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Monday 12 October 2026

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