School of Digital Arts (SODA)
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
7
Duration of role:
One off role
All Locations
SODA
Closing Date:
09 Mar 2026

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.

We are seeking a friendly and approachable Student Intern to provide teaching support within 2D game development classes. This role is ideal for a student with strong working knowledge of Unity, confident navigating the editor, particularly in creating 2D games with tilemaps and sprites, who enjoys helping others learn and build confidence.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support students during practical sessions, assist with troubleshooting, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Details

Dates: 16th March 2026, 23rd March 2026, 20th April 2026, 27th April 2026.

Hours per week: 7 (9am-5pm)

Students will be expected to develop the following skills and experiences while carrying out this internship:

  • Unity 2D development skills, including working with tilemaps, sprites, scene setup, and basic gameplay systems
  • Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving within Unity projects
  • Communication skills by explaining technical concepts and supporting students
  • Mentoring and leadership by assisting students with different ability levels
  • Teamwork through working alongside teaching staff in a classroom environment
  • Professional confidence gained from supporting learning in a practical class setting

Person Specification

Essential Skills
  • Working knowledge of Unity, particularly for 2D game development
  •  Experience using tilemaps and sprites within the Unity editor
  •  Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues in Unity projects
  •  Clear communication skills when explaining concepts to others
  •  Friendly and approachable attitude when supporting students
  •  Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff
  •  Patience and willingness to support learners with different skill levels
 
Desirable skills
  • Experience creating 2D games in Unity (personal or academic projects)
  •  Basic understanding of gameplay logic or simple scripting in C#
  • Previous experience in mentoring, tutoring, or peer support
  • Understanding of game design principles for 2D games
  •  Confidence speaking with and guiding small groups of students

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
 
A CV is not required for, and will not be considered as a part of, this application.
 
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 9 March 2026
 
You are able to apply for more than one internship, however you will only eligible to undertake one under the 2026 Student Internship offering. 
 
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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