Summer Programme Senior Teaching Assistant

6 days ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Downing College Full time

**Information for the role of Senior Teaching Assistant**

£13.83 per hour plus holiday pay

up to 48 hours per week

**About Downing International Programme**

Downing College International Programme was originally established in 1998 and offered only for our University Partner’s overseas. With the initiative of expanding the programme offering to International Students aged 16 -18, Downing College International Programme became one of the College Endorsed Summer Programmes within the Cambridge University academic vicinity.

Split into 3 main sub programmes; Pre-Sessional International Programme (16-18), International Programme (16-18), AND Undergraduate Programme (18+), held at Downing College, Cambridge.

With cross-disciplinary learning and empowerment as the core of the Downing College International Programmes, we are driven to make sure that the students have the best experience that can be offered.

The programmes will run on the following dates;
**15-18 years Programme**
- A - 13- July 26 July
- B - 27 July - 9 August
- C - 10 August - 23 August

**18+ Programme**
- 9 August - 6 September

**Details of the role**

A Downing College International Programmes Senior Teaching Assistant is one of the key roles in delivering a high-quality programme. Combining academic support and pastoral care as a comprehensive approach sets Downing College International Programmes as a pioneer in its own right.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about sharing their academic knowledge and are equally equipped with outgoing and friendly personalities, capable of handling pastoral responsibilities, and comfortable managing a small group of international students.

You will live onsite at Downing College and be responsible for supporting the Programme Manager and acting as a mentor figure for the rest of the Teaching Assistants team. You will also be the first point of contact for the student's pastoral care supported by the Programme Manager and the wider Downing College Team.

Working a maximum of 48 hours per week, you will be required to work Monday to Sunday, including days and evenings. You will have one day offer per week and will receive a rota and this will vary each week. There will be times that you will be on call and should be contactable and available.

There is mandatory training that is required for the role, therefore you will need to be available for training dates from Wednesday 9 July.

The pay for the role is £13.83 per hour plus £1.67 per hour holiday pay.

**Application Process**

Closing date: midday Friday 21 February. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Applications are welcomed from current or recent undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Cambridge with experience of working in a residential summer school.

We anticipate interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 3 March.

Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds.

All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.

Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

**For further information or in event of queries, please contact**:
**The HR Office**

Tel: 01223 334820

Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ

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