Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA)

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 30^th September 2026

Interviews will be held: To be confirmed  

The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences invites applications for several part-time Graduate Teaching Assistant positions. Posts are typically offered at 0.1 FTE or 0.2 FTE, with multiple appointments available.

You will mark assessments and provide feedback and, depending on your allocation and training, may support classes, practical sessions or invigilation. Module convenors will set task instructions and deadlines. Your PhD supervisor will support the balance with doctoral study; a GTA line manager or mentor will oversee your employment; and the School’s postgraduate research and teaching leads will provide guidance. Mandatory training is required. Contract details will include the hours, duration and salary. You must have already started or start your PhD on the day of the role start date and remain a registered doctoral student for the period required.

Part-time, fixed-term contract: 0.1FTE: 160 hrs per year, up to 20 hrs per week; 0.2FTE: 320 hrs per year, up to 20 hrs per week. Contract up to 3 years.

Support student learning through marking, feedback and allocated teaching duties.

You will have:

• A relevant first or upper second-class degree, or equivalent.

The academic requirements for a University of Reading doctoral programme.

Completed statistics course at Master’s level.

• Clear communication and constructive feedback skills.
• The ability to organise work, work in a team and meet deadlines. 

All applications must be made via the University website.

For more information, please contact:

Sara Vestergren, Lecturer in Psychology, s.vestergren@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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