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1101221
University of Leicester
29/09/2025
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Mondays to Fridays between 9am and 5pm. Particular hours and days depends on module supported by the successful candidate.
Smart Casual
Pay
£16.92
£2.04
Description
Role
Teaching Assistants are required to assist with the delivery and assessment of a number of laboratory experiments and computing workshops, as well as to provide teaching support for tutorials in Semester 1 of the 25/26 Academic Year. Successful candidates who perform well in Semester 1, are available for Semester 2 and have the requisite skills, knowledge and experience needed, will be encouraged to continue on the role. Character training and university policy training required to appropriately carry out these roles will be provided. Strict adherence to these would be required to remain on the teaching assistant role.
Duties and responsibilities
Following the guidance of the academic staff in charge of allocated modules to facilitate the delivery of labs, workshop sessions and tutorial sessions as required, ensuring a consistent and excellent experience for students.
Labs: Supporting students in the gathering and analysis of experimental data. Marking submitted lab reports, and providing appropriate and adequate feedback.
Workshops: Supporting students as required – levels of student support may vary depending on the nature of the workshop session. Marking submitted assignments and providing appropriate and adequate feedback.
Tutorials: Supporting students in understanding taught concepts in allocated module.
Skills and experience
You must have completed, or be close to completing, an MSc in Computing, Science, Mathematics or Engineering. A strong grasp of core engineering subjects (such as mathematics, control systems, circuits, mechanics, or thermodynamics) is essential, as is proficiency in at least one tool such as Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks, COMSOL, EasyEDA or Arduino IDE. A PhD in a relevant field and prior experience in labs or computational modelling are desirable.
Location
University of Leicester Campus
Additional information
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and also what modules you are applying for
Duration: 11weeks (extendable to 15 weeks with marking)
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16th September 2025
Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of change. which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
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