Postgraduate Teaching Assistant - PHD

UK Dementia Research Institute; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a Teaching Support role in their School of Education. The role focuses on aiding teaching efforts, preparing materials, and marking assignments for various psychology programmes, emphasizing strong communication skills and knowledge of R.

Benefits

41 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff)

Additional annual leave purchase scheme (pro-rata for part-time staff)

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge in a subject relevant to the modules supported.
• Owner strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent working knowledge of R is particularly welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support module leads on the undergraduate BSc Psychology with Education and postgraduate programmes.
• Design and prepare teaching materials within the module framework.
• Assist with marking duties on allocated modules.
• Support weekly seminars and Moodle resources for the modules.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of R

Education

Relevant subject knowledge

Job description

Ref Number B16-01828
Professional Expertise: Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support
Department: School of Education (B16)
Location: London
Working Pattern: Part time
Salary: £35,930-£41,255
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Working Type: Hybrid
Available for Secondment: No
Closing Date: 07-Jul-2025

About us

In this role, you will support teaching and learning in our academic programmes, working closely with module leads. Our programmes include:

• Support to module leads on the undergraduate BSc Psychology with Education and postgraduate programmes
• Design and prepare teaching materials within the module framework
• Assist with marking duties on allocated modules
• Support weekly seminars and Moodle resources for the modules

You will receive training, including:

• Development of teaching practice through seminar delivery and preparation
• Guidance on small group facilitation, marking, assessment, and feedback
• Mandatory introductory UCL Arena One Gateway workshop
• Opportunity to enroll in the UCL Arena Fellowship programme

About you

You should have demonstrable knowledge in a subject relevant to the modules supported, with strong communication skills both orally and in writing. Excellent working knowledge of R is particularly welcomed.

Please note, you can only work up to 180 hours in total as a PGTA across all UCL programmes. If you are already a PGTA on another UCL or UCL IOE programme, we cannot appoint you to this position. You will also not be able to work as a PGTA on another programme if appointed here.

This post is open to UCL students only.

In your application, please specify which modules interest you and any previous PGTA experience. The department values diversity and is committed to increasing staff inclusivity.

For informal inquiries, contact Dr Zoë Gallant at [e-mail].

What we offer

We provide exciting opportunities and benefits, including:

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

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we value diversity as a driver of creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ individuals; and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.

Our faculty holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, recognizing our commitment to gender equality.

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