Employer: Aston University Main Campus
Position: Teaching Assistant (Visa available for applicants)
Salary: Grade 07 £33,482 to £36,130 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Work location: Birmingham, England
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Aston University’s 2030 strategy is Inclusive, Entrepreneurial and Transformational. We are building a new model of university for a changing world. Our vision is to be a leading University of science, technology and enterprise, measured by the positive transformational impact we achieve for our people, students, businesses and the communities we serve.
As the successful candidate you will join the Aston Foundation Centre. Part of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, we are a close-knit, collaborative team where creativity and mutual support are at the heart of everything we do.
You will be expected to contribute to, develop and enhance the teaching and scholarship activities within the Aston Foundation Centre, either independently or as part of a team. You will be expected to support the teaching across all aspects of the Foundation Programmes, with a focus on supporting mathematics and programming. Alongside this you will contribute to citizenship within the department, acting as the first line of support to students as a personal tutor.
You will need to hold a degree in a relevant subject discipline and either hold a recognised teaching qualification at the appropriate level or be able to achieve this within 2 years of taking up the appointment. You will also have experience of teaching and supporting teaching in a variety of settings, assessing student progress, and providing appropriate feedback and support.
For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Rebecca Broadbent (r.broadbent@aston.ac.uk)
The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they:
- Are under 26 years old
- Hold a PhD that is relevant to the role
- Currently hold a Student or Graduate visa, issued within the last 2 years
- Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before April 4th 2024
Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.
If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk
Application Process
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!