Teaching Assistant in Finance, Accounting & Economics

The Bartlett School of Planning UCL; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support academic lectures and enhance student learning through group teaching in seminars and workshops. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students and contribute to their academic success while working alongside experienced faculty. The position is ideal for those with a passion for education and a strong background in management-related fields. As the institution continues to expand, you will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of socially conscious leaders. Join this dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Masters level education or equivalent qualifications in a Management-related field.
• Knowledge of Economics and Finance/Financial Management.

Responsibilities

• Support academic lectures by delivering group teaching in seminars and workshops.
• Mark coursework and exams as part of the teaching assistant duties.

Skills

Economics Knowledge

MS Office Proficiency

Quantitative Skills

Teaching Experience

Public Presentation Skills

Education

Masters Level Education

Postgraduate Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ref Number B04-06086

Professional Expertise: Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support

Department: UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location: London

Working Pattern: Part time

Salary: See advert text

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Working Type: On site

Available for Secondment: No

Closing Date: 23-May-2025

About Us

The UCL School of Management is home to UCL’s business and management research and education programmes. The School has a reputation for world-leading research and teaching in innovation management, technology-intensive organisations, business analytics, and entrepreneurship.

In 2021, the Research Excellence Framework rated the majority of the research outputs as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (95%), the second highest in the UK among business schools. The School hosts over 2,000 students, with more than 55% from outside the UK.

It benefits from interdisciplinary collaborations across various UCL departments, including computer science, engineering, economics, psychology, public policy, statistics, and medical sciences.

This is an exciting time as the School plans to double in size over the next five years, expanding its programmes and staff to develop socially conscious entrepreneurial leaders.

About The Role

Teaching Assistants (TAs) will support academic lectures by delivering group teaching in seminars and workshops, and perform duties such as marking coursework and exams.

The post reports to the module leader and is available from 22nd September 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This role adheres to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Staff. The position does not qualify for a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

Further details are available in the job description and person specification. For queries, contact [e-mail]. Reasonable adjustments or accessible formats can be requested via the same email.

About You

• Masters level education or equivalent qualifications/experience in a Management-related field
• Knowledge of Economics, including undergraduate level and some info, internet econ, or Finance/Financial Management
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel), email, and internet
• High literacy and numeracy skills
• Quantitative skills and ability to guide students in report writing and business communication
• Working towards or possessing a postgraduate degree
• Previous teaching or public presentation experience
• Relevant industry experience

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. When completing your supporting statement, illustrate how you meet these criteria with examples.

What We Offer

In addition to the role's opportunities, we offer benefits detailed at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, UCL values diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, ethnic minorities, disabled persons, and women for Grade 9 and 10 roles.

Available Documents

• download: TA in Finance, Accounting & Economics - JD.docx
• download: TalentLink Candidate Guidance.pdf