Students in Classrooms make a difference in local schools. As a positive role model you will support pupil attainment and character development, whilst increasing awareness of higher education and the opportunities it can offer.
Full training, support and ongoing CPD opportunities are provided for students working on our schemes. Whatever your future career plans, the schemes we offer will boost your CV, enhance your employability skills and enrich your University experience, all whilst you’re giving back and getting paid!
About the schemes:
Develop your employability skills, make a difference and get paid by taking part in our innovative new scheme, in which you will work with GCSE pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds 1:1 and in small groups to support their attainment in a core subject.
In 1:1 sessions Achievement Coach’s will provide support tailored to the needs of the individual pupil, through subject-specific coaching and guidance.
In small group sessions, all coachees will participate together in the small group sessions with their Achievement Coach. The AC will lead on activities to equip learners with the skills they will need to deal with challenges they may face in achieving their GCSE English.
Commitment: Approximately 6 hours a week over a 10-week block, starting in January.
Please note that for the 2018/19 academic year we will be piloting this scheme with English.
Outreach Ambassadors (NTU students only) support our work in local schools and colleges by emulating key characteristics such as resilience, enthusiasm and positivity towards education.
Outreach Ambassadors support the delivery of Outreach activities in School and on campus to pupils in years 5 – 13. There are also exciting opportunities to help support specific projects such as Welcome Week and our refugee support scheme, NTU Navigate.
Commitment: Casual, however, a minimum number of hours are required if you would like to be considered for the summer visit and residential work.
Learning Advocates (formerly Teacher Associates) provide classroom support for local young people. You will inspire, support and motivate pupils to learn and realise their potential whilst helping to raise the attainment of Nottingham city and county schools.
Learning Advocates are matched either to a subject teacher/department in a secondary school or a class in a primary school for their placement.
Commitment: Approximately 6 hours a week over a 10-week block, starting in January.
