Graduate Teaching Assistant in Occupational Therapy Job at Huddersfield Full Time NEW

Permanent

37 hours per week (part-time hours of 18.5 or above will be considered)

We are seeking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) to join our Occupational Therapy team. The postholder will contribute to the delivery and facilitation of teaching and learning across our Occupational Therapy programmes within the Department of Allied Health Professions, Sport and Exercise.

The Department has a strong portfolio of education and research across eight health professions and benefits from excellent teaching facilities, including the National Health Innovation Campus. The successful candidate will support student-centred teaching, learning, and assessment, contributing to a high-quality student experience. This will include assisting with the planning, preparation, and delivery of teaching across a range of theoretical and practice-based modules, as well as assessing student work and providing constructive feedback. The role will also involve acting as an academic advisor and supporting the supervision of student projects and practice placements.

You should hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and demonstrate an understanding and application of key concepts underpinning contemporary professional practice. Some experience of clinical practice in Occupational Therapy is essential, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is required before commencement of the post. You will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and service users and demonstrate an ability to support and promote student learning.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Regular status checks may also be required, depending on your role.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Matt Haines (m.haines@hud.ac.uk) or Sarah Fletcher-Shaw (S.J.Fletcher-Shaw@hud.ac.uk).

If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.