Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Hourly Pay Rate:
£13.45 hourly pay + £1.62 per hour holiday rate
Hours Per Week
4
Duration of role:
Short term role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
27 Sep 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 enthusiastic and approachable students to support fellow students studying the Level 5 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods module.
 
Working alongside the module teaching team, you will provide peer support during practical computer lab sessions throughout Semester 1. You will help students develop their research skills by answering questions, supporting learning activities, and encouraging engagement with lab-based exercises.
 
The role includes paid preparation time before teaching sessions, and full training and ongoing guidance will be provided. No previous teaching experience is required.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable transferable skills, including communication, leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and confidence in supporting others. The experience gained will strengthen future job, placement, teacher training, research, and postgraduate study applications.
 
Contract Period: Week commencing 5 October to Friday 18 December

Hours of Work: Approximately 2-4 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours depending on student demand and availability.

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met students who meet the following requirements. Applicants must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
 
Essential Criteria
 
  • Current Level 6 student within the School of Sociology and Criminology.
  • Successfully completed the Quantitative Data Analysis and Creative Research Methods modules at Level 5.
  • Confident using SPSS to undertake and explain both univariate and bivariate analysis.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly and support students during practical learning activities.
  • Reliable, organised, and able to manage time effectively.
  • Available on Friday afternoons (12.00pm-2.00pm and/or 2.00pm-4.00pm) throughout the duration of the role.
Desirable Criteria
 
  • Availability to provide additional support on Fridays from 9.00am-11.00am and/or Wednesdays from 1.00pm-2.00pm.
  • Interest in developing skills and experience in teaching, training, coaching, mentoring, or student support.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel.
  • Previous experience supporting, mentoring, or guiding fellow students in an academic setting.

How to Apply

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 27th September.
 

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the application form and attaching your CV and covering letter as a single document.

In your covering letter, please:

  • Explain why you are interested in the role.
  • Demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.
  • Confirm your availability on Friday afternoons.

There may also be opportunities to provide additional support on Fridays from 9.00am-11.00am and Wednesdays from 1.00pm-2.00pm. If you are available during these times, please indicate this in your application.

Please be aware that roles may close earlier than the stated closing date, where a high number of applications are received. To ensure you have an opportunity to apply, please do so as soon as possible.
    
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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