Looking for something different? This is a unique opportunity to work in a fantastic department at The College of West Anglia. We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Technology faculty and we have a role available as a Teaching Support Officer in our Engineering Department. Job Title: Teaching Support officer (technician) - Engineering Location: Wisbech Hours: 37 per week Salary: £25,176 - 25,385 per annum Due to the retirement of a long standing member of the team we are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with an engineering background to join out team in a key support role. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about putting students at the heart of everything they do. You will play an important part in supporting our teaching staff by preparing workshops and classroom resources, helping to create an engaging and well-organised learning environment that enables our learners to achieve their very best. This role is an excellent entry point into the education sector, offering a rewarding chance to make a real difference while developing your skills and experience in a supportive setting. The successful post holder will hold a minimum of a level 2 qualification in Engineering or a related subject, have industry experience and hold level 2 maths and English qualifications (or be willing to obtain them within the first 3 years of employment) 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. We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for lecturing staff, plus five College closure days (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with Teachers’ Pensions (current employer contribution is 23.68%), 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 and part-time opportunities will be considered for the right candidate. To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk. For further information please contact David Fannan on David.fannan@cwa.ac.uk Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon, Thursday 16 April 2026 Interviews are provisionally planned for Friday 1 May 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 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