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Student Associates Scheme

Teaching Taster

The Open University is offering physics students the opportunity to participate in the Student Associates Scheme. The scheme is funded by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA), and gives current higher education students a firsthand experience of teaching their subject in a secondary school anywhere in England. The 15-day placement can assist students in deciding if a teaching career is for them, and which level they may like to teach. On successful completion of the scheme, students are paid a tax-free bursary of £600.

Equally as important, pupils in the placement schools benefit through engagement with higher education students. The students work with mentors to help raise pupils' awareness, and are able to;

• promote higher education
• stimulate interest in the subject 
• act as positive role models

Places in physics are still available for this academic year. To find out more about the scheme and if you are eligible to apply, visit the Student Associates Scheme website. You can contact the team directly via e-mail: SA-Scheme-enquiries@open.ac.uk, or telephone on +44 (0)1908 858 685.

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