Teaching Assistant in Engineering

About the Opportunity

Teaching Assistant in Engineering

Position overview

Department

Physics and Engineering

Faculty

Computing, Mathematics, Engineering & Natural Sciences (CoMENS)

Location

London, Devon House / Portsoken (St Katherines Dock)

Term

Part-time (Up to 0.74 FTE); Fixed Term

(01 September 2026 – 31 May 2027)

Salary Range         

Teaching Assistant (G6) £37,960 to £41,461, progressing to £42,701 per annum for 1.0 FTE once in post. Pro rata for agreed FTE (up to 0.74 FTE).

Benefits

The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer 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

Head of Discipline

Start date (dependent on successful completion of relevant checks)

01 September 2026

The role

Northeastern University London invites applications for a Teaching Assistant in Engineering. The appointee will support teaching of Level 4 (first year undergraduate) general Engineering courses.

Appointments will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated ability to support teaching.

Core duties include:

• Support teaching in the classroom and makerspace, under the guidance and/or supervision of subject expert faculty, including Python, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MATLAB, and supporting basic robotics and electronics work.
• Assist with equipment set-up and tear-down during practical sessions, as required
• Complete required training, and attend coordination meetings
• Respond to or forward student queries, as appropriate

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs.

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

• Core knowledge of the subject material: Python, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MATLAB, and basic robotics and electronics.
• Demonstrates, through evidence, ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in assisting teaching lab sessions.
• Ability to provide excellent, personalised support to students in a makerspace-based setting.
• Flexibility and capacity to support course leaders in providing excellent educational provision to students, including opportunities for experiential learning.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online
• Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences (CoMENS) is undergoing significant growth at Northeastern University London. It is home to four interdisciplinary undergraduate dual-degree (in UK and US) programmes in the areas of Data Science, Data Science and Politics, Computer Science and Business, and Computer Science and Philosophy; four postgraduate programs in the areas of AI Ethics, Data Science, Computer Science, and Technology Leadership; and five degree apprenticeship programmes in the areas of AI, Data Science, Digital and Technology Solutions, and Biosciences.

The faculty plays a major part in Northeastern University’s first-year student mobility program, offering undergraduate courses in Computer and Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Healthcare, striving to inspire and equip entering students to be outstanding scientists.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Sophia Economides, Head of Physics and Engineering (s.economides@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

Teaching Assistant (G6) £37,960 to £41,461, progressing to £42,701 for 1.0 FTE once in post. Pro rata for agreed FTE (up to 0.74 FTE)

Additional Information

Sophia Economides

They can be reached at the following:

s.economides@northeastern.edu

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.