Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Location: University ParkSalary: £29,762 to £33,348 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date: Sunday 30 April 2023
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: ENG439322X1
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering seeks a Teaching Assistant to join our leading EEE Department, where they will contribute to and support a wide range of teaching activities.
A significant area of responsibility will be in supporting the project-based learning modules delivered to Year 1 and Year 2 EEE students. Within this element of the role, the successful applicant will be expected to work proactively and collaboratively within wider teams to deliver a stimulating laboratory learning experience for students. Primary duties within this aspect of the role will be to supervise project laboratories, while also providing support to students outside of these sessions, the development of both teaching and assessment materials, as well as marking and providing feedback on student work.
The successful applicant will also support other EEE teaching activities, which may include the preparation and delivery of technical problem classes, developing and supporting coursework exercises and assessing student work. Finally, the successful applicant will also be expected to specify and then supervise projects suitable for final year undergraduate and MSc students.
Interviews, which will include a lab-based assessment, are expected to take place on University Park Campus, Nottingham in the latter part of May 2023.
This role is available on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 18.13 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Steve Bull, steve.bull@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant roles across University of Nottingham's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,762 - £33,348 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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