About the Role
Northeastern University London (NU London) is seeking Teaching and Learning (T&L) assistants to support the delivery of its Global Experience programmes. These positions sit centrally within T&L and operate across the full breadth of the Global Experience programmes, supporting the operational and logistical dimensions of teaching and learning to enable faculty to focus on pedagogical and academic work. No subject-specialist knowledge is required, but academic experience, reliability, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to student experience are essential.
Responsibilities
- 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 scanning or machine-marking equipment.
- Prepare, collate, print, distribute, and collect non-examination assessment materials in coordination with faculty and the Assessment team.
- Support the implementation of accessibility arrangements during assessments, including additional time provisions.
- Provide logistical support to faculty delivering experiential and co-curricular activities, managing session mechanics.
- Provide first-line Canvas support to faculty, including basic course shell checks and troubleshooting assessment set up or gradebook issues.
- 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.
Requirements
- Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area.
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly in relation to following procedural instructions.
- Confident and professional communication 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.
- Must adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK.
Skills
- Academic experience
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Canvas support
- Logistical support
- Assessment administration
- Student feedback collection
Location
- London, Devon House / Portsoken
Work Type
- Full-time
- Fixed Term (1 year)
Experience Level
- Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- PhD completed, or near completion, or equivalent professional experience (desirable)
- AFHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected (desirable)
Education Level
- Master's degree
- PhD (desirable)
- AFHEA status (desirable)
Salary/Compensations
- £37,960 to £41,461, progressing to £42,701 per annum for 1.0 FTE once in post.
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Parental leave opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Optional private medical insurance
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays
- Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities
- Eye test reimbursement
- Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping
About the Company
- 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.
- NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences.
- The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities.
- NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
