GTA:In General
TL;DR
GTAs are here to help students, so it is important that they are able to explain the subject matter and fully understand the teaching materials. GTAs must therefore ensure they fill in the application form accurately, and are up to date on the skills and technologies used in their allocated course units. Course unit leaders will provide GTAs with teaching materials in good time to prepare for specific sessions and discuss any problems. They will also explain clearly what is required of their GTAs and provide opportunities to discuss the work.
GTAs are expected to be in labs and available to work promptly from the moment labs and teaching sessions begin. To ensure that they are present from the beginning GTAs are advised to arrive five minutes in advance of the lab. GTAs are expected to prepare for teaching and learning activities in their own time, and should discuss preparation payment with course unit leaders. If a GTA is unclear about what is expected, it is important they let the course unit leader know as soon as possible. It is vital GTAs have a good understanding of the teaching materials in order to best support students and mark accurately. Where possible it is recommended to speak to GTAs who have worked on the course unit before, and may be able to offer advice based on 'hands-on' experience.
In the event that a GTA is unable to attend a class they must try to arrange for a suitably qualified colleague to undertake their teaching on an exchange or swap basis, subject to obtaining approval of the course unit leader.
Attendance of GTAs is monitored and GTAs will need to explain any unauthorised absence to the course unit leader.