Graduate Teaching Assistant

Inspire the Next Generation: Become a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Law

Are you a law graduate with a passion for education and a desire to make a real impact on the next generation of legal professionals? Join The University of Law as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) and kick start your academic career in a supportive, inclusive and engaging environment.

This structured 2 year programme is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, early career starters or career changers looking to build a future in Higher Education while gaining valuable teaching experience and recognised qualifications.

We have opportunities available at our centrally located campuses in London Bloomsbury, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. This is a campus based role, with year round teaching delivery.

This role will start on 1st September 206 and operates on a 5-over-7-day working pattern, which may include evenings and weekends to support our flexible delivery model.

What you'll achieve

During the programme, you will be supported to become ready for a lectureship in Higher Education and will complete the following:

• Associate Fellowship of Advance HE (Year 1)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (Teaching Qualification) (Year 2)

The University covers all training and related tuition fees.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will contribute significantly to the student learning experience, supporting teaching and academic delivery on the LLB.

Key responsibilities include

• Delivering high quality teaching and supporting learning using a range of teaching and assessment methods
• Supporting workshops, tutorials, seminars, and teaching materials development
• Providing constructive feedback and feedforward on student work
• Ensuring quality and regulatory standards are upheld in teaching and assessment
• Supporting students with academic, pastoral and wellbeing signposting
• Assisting with administrative duties including admissions, timetabling, assessments and attendance

What we're looking for Essential

• At the time of offer, you must hold a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in law or a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in any subject plus a minimum Commendation/Merit in a law conversion course (PgDL, MA in Law or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work professionally within guidelines and processes
• Confidence in presenting and engaging with groups

Desirable

• LPC, BPC, SQE or a Masters in a legal subject
• Some practical legal or professional experience

Why join us?

Along with a starting salary of £29,500 (with a £4,300 London weighting allowance for London-based roles), increasing to £31,500 in year two, you'll benefit from:

• 35 days' annual leave
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Additional information

The closing date for applications is 24th May 2026.

As part of the shortlisting process, you will be asked to submit a one page statement outlining your motivation and interest in the Graduate Teaching Assistant scheme.

For further details, please visit our careers site or contact .

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are not a licensed sponsor. Some roles may be subject to a DBS check.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student population. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.