Higher education teaching professionals and the Skilled Worker route
Higher education teaching professionals (SOC 2311) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £52,600 a year or £26.97 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full higher education teaching professionals occupation guide.
5 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
DN Colleges Group · Bottesford
£33,787–£42,766 · Below the £52,600 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 2311
Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant
Posted 1dRIBBONS AND REEVES LIMITED · East London
£39,000–£39,780 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 2311 · Hiring score 40
English Graduate Teaching Assistant
Posted 1dRIBBONS AND REEVES LIMITED · East London
From £26,992 · Below the £52,600 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 2311 · Hiring score 40
Lecturer in Psychology
Posted 1dUp to £63,410 · Meets the Skilled Worker threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 2311 · Hiring score 58