Languages, Linguistics and TESOL
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
12
Duration of role:
Short term role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
02 Jun 2025

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
  

The role will be for 12 hours per week, assisting with international students attending pre-sessional English courses. This will be split Monday - Friday, and will be from Monday 16th June- Friday 29th August 2024.
 
What are the Pre-sessional Courses?
Pre-sessional English students are international students who are studying English and academic skills before their chosen degree courses (mostly postgraduate) at Manchester Met. There will be approximately 50-75 students on our on-campus courses this summer studying these full time intensive programmes. 
 
What does the role involve?

  • running a weekly homework club (space for students to work independently with minor assistance).
  • running a weekly conversation club (materials provided). 
  • helping students with any general questions.
  • providing support/guidance for any general university related issues
  • offering signposting to the relevant department of the university to deal with any queries or issues.
  • Accompanying students on the end of course trip.

The student helper will also offer non-academic support to students, including: giving Manchester travel and shopping advice, advising on social activities, and helping to book events for the students.

We are looking for someone who will enjoy helping our students with their pastoral needs and fostering a sense of community and support within the cohort.

The student helper will be required to attend the end of term trip on Thursday 28th August, where they will be required for the full day. 

Details: 
Dates: from 16 June - 29 August 2024
Hours of Work: 12 hours per week

 

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements - 
 
  • Excellent command of English language (minimum C1 CEFR level).
  • Good organisational Skills.
  • Ability to assist students find services they need at MMU
  • Enjoy supporting and assisting international students.
  • Good knowledge of Manchester.
  • An understanding of academic skills required of students at Manchester Met.
  • An understanding of the needs of international students in higher education in the UK.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 2 June 2025.
 
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
  
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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