Teaching Assistant (Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Available) At University of Leeds

Job Overview

Are you looking to develop your teaching career at a prestigious Russell Group University? Do you have a passion for electronic and electrical engineering and embedded systems?

The University of Leeds offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact on student education within the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

This school is one of the UK’s leading Electronic and Electrical Engineering schools, boasting over 100 years of teaching and research excellence. It ranks in the top five for research quality and is ranked 1st in the UK for Electronic and Electrical Engineering in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

• Employer: University of Leeds
• Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
• Job Title: Teaching Assistant
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £32,546 to £38,249 per year

Role Description

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work both independently and as part of a larger teaching team, carrying out activities such as:

• Delivering laboratories

• Tutoring students

• Marking coursework

• Preparing course materials

• Supervising projects at undergraduate or MSc level

Candidate Requirements

• PhD (completed or submitted by the start date) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or a closely related subject

• Excellent communication skills

• Some experience teaching or tutoring Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the undergraduate level

• Willingness to contribute to administrative tasks related to teaching

• Enthusiasm for teaching in all aspects of electronic and electrical engineering

Flexible Working

The University of Leeds is open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Visa Information

Due to Home Office visa requirements:

• This role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they qualify for salary concessions.

• For more information, visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

• Research and academic posts may be eligible under the Global Talent visa. Learn more at the Government’s Global Talent visa page.

Benefits and Perks

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/university closure days (including Christmas) — a total of 42 days off per year

• Generous pension scheme options and life assurance

• Discounted staff membership at The Edge — the university’s state-of-the-art gym, including pool, sauna, climbing wall, and sports halls

• Access to professional development courses via the Organisational Development & Professional Learning team

• On-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes available

How to Apply

To apply and learn more, visit the official website: [Click here to apply]