Classroom support

We have two initiatives which place students in local primary and secondary schools, where they give practical assistance to the teachers and act as role models to the students. By going into the same school over a number of weeks, the students gain the opportunity to support the local community, explore teaching as a career and develop valuable skills.

Teacher Associates Scheme

Teacher Associates work alongside an established classroom teacher to offer support in a primary school secondary school or college. Teacher Associates undertake activities such as helping groups of pupils with class work, working one-to-one with pupils to improve attainment and some non-teaching aspects such as planning and preparation. The scheme also aims to provide opportunities for students to raise pupil aspirations towards Higher Education (HE) and to act as positive role models.

Placements take place in schools across Nottingham and the surrounding area.

Opportunities are available to support in maths, science, English, history, geography and modern foreign languages (primarily French, Spanish and German). A relevant degree subject is preferred, although A-level (or equivalent) qualifications can be considered.

Placements run from December to May with students expected to undertake ten, five hour placement days. The exact timing of these placement days is flexible to fit around studies, but weekly attendance is preferred.

 

  

  
Inspire Mentoring Scheme

Inspire Mentors offer guidance, support and personal direction to pupils from the ages of 13-17 who have the potential to progress on to Higher Education. Mentors work in schools across Nottingham and the surrounding area. They work outside of the classroom primarily on a   one-to-one basis with pupils. Mentoring can include guidance on topics such as routes into HE, revision and exam technique, planning skills,
motivation, self-confidence and much more.

Placements run from December to May with students expected to undertake approximately four hours of mentoring per week, for ten weeks. The exact timing of these sessions is flexible to fit around studies of both the mentor and the pupil, but weekly attendance is preferred.

The Aimhigher Associate will work outside of the classroom in a role similar to that of a mentor and will help to support raising of pupil aspirations, providing information and first hand guidance about routes into Higher Education, as well as supporting pupils to increase their self esteem, confidence and motivation. As a result of this support, the scheme aims to also impact positively upon pupil attainment levels.

For more information please contact Emma Szembek, Schools and Colleges Manager.

University staff and students can visit the scheme's internal Workspace pages.