Northeastern University London
Teaching and Learning Assistant
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About the Opportunity
Teaching and Learning Assistant
Position overview
- Department: Teaching and Learning
- Faculty: Teaching and Learning
- Location: London, Devon House / Portsoken
- Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (1 year)
- Salary Range: Teaching Assistant (G6) £37,960 to £41,461, progressing to £42,701 per annum for 1.0 FTE once in post.
Benefits
The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offers flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme.
Line Management Responsibility
N/A
Reports to
Associate Dean Teaching and Learning
Start date (dependent on successful completion of relevant checks)
01 August 2026
The role
Northeastern University London (NU London) is seeking Teaching and Learning (T&L) assistants to support the delivery of its Global Experience programmes.
Unlike course-specific roles, these positions sit centrally within T&L and operate across the full breadth of the Global Experience programmes. The postholders will work flexibly across faculties to support the operational and logistical dimensions of teaching and learning — enabling faculty to focus on pedagogical and academic work.
No subject-specialist knowledge is required. What is required is academic experience, reliability, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine commitment to student experience.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment Support
- Support the running of in-class assessments, including timed tasks, structured in-class exams, and supervised written activities.
- Assist with the administration and marking of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) assessments using provided answer sheets and, where applicable, scanning or machine-marking equipment, working in coordination with the Assessment team.
- Prepare, collate, print, distribute, and collect non-examination assessment materials (e.g. assignment briefs, in-class task sheets) in coordination with faculty and the Assessment team.
- Support the implementation of accessibility arrangements during assessments, including additional time provisions, in liaison with relevant colleagues and services.
Teaching and Learning Operations
- Work with Student life and faculty to provide logistical support to faculty delivering experiential and co-curricular activities — managing session mechanics (timings, group rotations, polling tools, room configuration, and AV and technology checks) where this falls outside normal classroom delivery.
Canvas and Learning Technology Support
- Work with the VLE Manager to provide first-line Canvas support to faculty, including basic course shell checks against institutional templates, and troubleshooting assessment set up or gradebook issues, escalating technical or configuration queries to the Canvas Manager as appropriate.
Student Experience and T&L Administration
- Support Teaching & Learning and Global Experience Team in the smooth planning and running of the US credit courses.
- Support student relations and the collection of student feedback in coordination with the T&L and GE teams.
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Person specification criteria
To undertake this role, the following should apply – should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role. Unless specified, all criteria are considered essential.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area
- PhD completed, or near completion, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area (desirable)
- AFHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected (desirable)
Key Criteria
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities across different teams and settings.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly in relation to following procedural instructions.
- Confident and professional in communicating with students and academic staff.
- Comfortable working with digital tools and platforms, including Canvas.
- Ability to work flexibly and responsively in a fast-paced, student-facing environment.
- Commitment to inclusion, equity, and a positive student experience.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Chiara Alfano, Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning; chiara.alfano@nulondon.ac.uk. However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications must include a full curriculum vitae and a cover letter that sets out concisely in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter the % FTE they are interested in.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Job sponsorship: Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Position Type
Salary Range
Teaching Assistant (G6) £37,960 to £41,461, progressing to £42,701 per annum for 1.0 FTE once in post.
Additional Information
About the University
Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.
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Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
Choose NU London
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
- Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
- Support with private medical insurance.
- Eye test reimbursement.
- Cycle Scheme vouchers.
- 24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to:
Chiara Alfano
They can be reached at the following:
However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications should be made by 00:00 on the job posting's end date (if applicable).
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
For staff’s own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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