Postgraduate Teaching Assistant - CCM

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within the Department of CCM. This role involves designing teaching materials, conducting tutorial classes, and assisting with marking duties. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a PhD in social sciences and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage with students and contribute to their academic journey while enjoying a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Working towards a PhD in a relevant social sciences subject.
• Excellent oral communication skills and enthusiasm for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support module leads and assist in teaching materials preparation.
• Conduct tutorial classes and provide feedback to students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Enthusiasm

Education

PhD in Social Sciences

Tools

Moodle

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Postgraduate Teaching Assistant - CCM, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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About the role

The PGTA will support teaching and learning in our modules, working with the academic module leads through the delivery of small group teaching for students in the Department of CCM.

Main duties include tutorial class teaching, meetings with course lecturers, providing feedback to students, holding weekly office hours, attendance reporting, coursework assessment, and examination marking. Training will be provided to support these roles.

In this post, you will:

• Support module leads on our BA programme.
• Design and prepare teaching materials within the module framework.
• Assist with marking duties on allocated modules.
• Support the module lead in weekly seminars and Moodle resource management.

About you

You should be working towards a PhD in a social sciences subject. Please note, eligibility ends upon PhD completion.

You should have excellent communication skills, especially oral communication, and enthusiasm for teaching.

Note: This post is open only to UCL students.

What we offer

Benefits include:

• 41 days holiday: 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days (pro-rated for part-time staff).
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme (pro-rated).
• Defined benefit CARE pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Relocation scheme for eligible posts.
• On-site gym.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Employee assistance program: Staff Support Service.