Teaching Assistant

1000scholars; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nursing & Health Care School at the University of Glasgow is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support undergraduate teaching with a focus on clinical skills and patient safety. The role contributes to the School's aim of being a centre of excellence in research and education and to strengthening educational partnerships.

This development opportunity suits those beginning their career in the sector, with informal enquiries directed to Professor Eileen Cowey.

Qualifications

• Holds an Honours degree or higher and current adult nursing registration (NMC).
• Part-time role with 7 hours per week and open-ended contract.
• Contributes to undergraduate teaching and student learning enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate teaching and the enhancement of student learning.
• Support delivery of clinical skills and patient safety training.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient safety

Education

Honours degree or higher

Job description

The Nursing & Health Care School is seeking to appoint a part-time Teaching Assistant. You will make an important contribution to undergraduate teaching and enhancement of the student learning experience, with particular reference to clinical skills and patient safety. You will play a key role in advancing the Nursing & Health Care School's strategic aim to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence for research and education and will strengthen educational and clinical partnership working, positively contributing to the quality of future care provision.

The post offers a development opportunity for those with an emerging interest in the sector to gain experience and develop skills for future career growth.

The Nursing & Health Care School at the University of Glasgow is consistently ranked as one of the top Schools in the UK for nursing education. At undergraduate level we offer an Honours Degree in Nursing (4 years) and our highly valued graduates have excellent employment prospects. The School also offers a flexible programme of multi-professional postgraduate courses that may be taken individually or used towards a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters degree. We also have a thriving community of postgraduate research students, from both the United Kingdom and overseas.

We welcome applications from candidates who hold an Honours degree or higher degree and have current adult nursing registration with the NMC.

This post is part time, (7 hours per week) and open ended.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Eileen Cowey, [e-mail]

Closing date: 29th October 2026 at 23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University.

Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

£33,951 to £37,694 per annum (pro-rata) (Grade 6)