Student Associates Scheme
The Student Associates Scheme is for students interested in gaining classroom experience while pursuing their studies.
The Student Associates Scheme gives you the chance to:
- discover what teaching is really like
- work alongside experienced teachers, and
- develop new skills.
There is a tax-free bursary around £40 for every day spent in school or college during the scheme. The scheme is open to students registered on relevant HND, foundation degree, undergraduate degree and postgraduate programmes subject to certain conditions.
What does the scheme entail?
All students participating in the scheme are given a training and induction programme to prepare them for working with young people. You will then spend fifteen days in a school or college working alongside experienced teachers and assisting them in classroom teaching. The fifteen days of the scheme can be planned to fit your studies.
What are the benefits of the scheme?
Guided by experienced teachers you will gain experience of how to work with pupils in the classroom. The scheme gives you the chance to develop new skills, contribute to helping raise the attainment and aspirations of young people in school and gain firsthand experience of what a career in teaching involves.
SAS - student survey report
A student perception survey was carried out following academic year 2006-07. A total of 1,025 students responded giving us valuable feedback on their perception of the placement and what they thought they had achieved. Overall, the results were very positive. For example, 97 per cent reported that their placement was ‘rewarding and enjoyable’.
For further analysis of the results, please download the report.
How do you apply to join the scheme?
You will need to contact an organisation that offers the Student Associates Scheme directly. When you have done this, you can register online for the Student Associates Scheme.
