The Students in Classrooms scheme is ideal for students considering teaching or education as a potential career and for anyone wanting to gain experience of working with young people.
The University of Nottingham works in partnership with Nottingham Trent University to provide university students the opportunity to work with young people in local schools, through the Students in Classrooms scheme.
Key facts
- 10 week placements in a local primary or secondary school
- 5-7 hours per week
- Flexible around your studies
- Paid opportunity
- Make a difference to the futures of young people in Nottinghamshire
The roles
There are two roles that University of Nottingham students can apply for within this scheme:
Literacy Achievement Coaches
- Placements in secondary schools
- Support pupils with their attainment and engagement with learning.
- Work with pupils on a programme centred around literacy to develop their reading and writing skills.
Primary Learning Advocates
- Placements in local Primary schools
- Inspire and motivate pupils to learn and realise their potential.
- You will work in a school alongside a specific class and teacher, supporting attainment raising by assisting with small group learning
- Providing 1:1 support to targeted pupils who are falling behind in their expected level for literacy for their age.
For further information including the job profile please see here.
How to apply
Applications for 2024 are now CLOSED
To register your interest for 2025-2026 academic year please complete the form here.
Application Process
The application process will include:
- Online application, including a situational judgement test
- Assessment centre
- You will be required to undertake a DBS check and provide references to ascertain your suitability to work with children
Assessment Centres
Applicants shortlisted from the situational judgement test will be invited to attend an assessment centre on either the 19th or 23rd of October 2024. Unfortunately, no alternative assessment dates are available. You can get support in preparing for these assessments through UoN Careers and Employability Service or NTU Employability.
Training sessions
Successful applicants are then required to attend two, compulsory, full-day training sessions for their scheme as follows:
Training 1:
Everyone must attend one day at the start of November, either Saturday 9th November (approximately 10am - 2pm) or Wednesday 13th November (approximately 1-5pm) .
Training 2:
Everyone must attend one day at the end of November, either Wednesday 20th November (approximately 1am - 5pm) or Saturday 23rd November (approximately 10am-2pm) .
Please Note: Attendance at training sessions is paid and compulsory.
If you are unable to attend the training sessions, we cannot take your application forward.
Due to the nature of these roles, you will be required to undertake a DBS check and provide references to ascertain your suitability to work with children. You will also be required to register with your university's branch of Unitemps.