Teaching Assistant

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: 

Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Closing Date: 06 Jul 2025

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £33,482 to £36,130 per annum