Student Placements

Chris Dickens - Teacher Training Placement

"I wanted to see if teaching could be a potential career for me after I graduate so I undertook a placement at Mid Essex Initial Teacher Training. The experience I gained was to observe and assist teaching and the preparation of lessons. I also shadowed teachers and taught a small session to a group of sixth form students. I learnt that I would definitely like to get into teaching and found my placement to be a fun experience that was very helpful in planning my future career."

Sorcha Hulme - Anglian Water Placement

"I worked in the Data Analysis department at Anglian Water during my placement. My placement was just over 6 weeks and consisted of working on a number of data science projects and coding. I also had the opportunity to witness the various aspects of day-to-day working life such as attending meetings and workshops. I had a really good experience and received a wonderful introduction into the world of data science and met some great people. Everyone was really friendly and supportive."

Hannah Thurlbeck - Hospital Placement

"I am keen to pursue a career in medical physics and wanted to learn more about this field, which is why I undertook a work placement in the radiotherapy department at a local hospital. During my time in this department, I obtained and analysed data in order to write a scientific report and later present the findings to medical staff. I also worked on a project which developed treatment planning for radiotherapy prostate cancer plans. The placement taught me how to apply to work in this field and also helped me gain the experience to do so. This area of work really excites me and I'd describe my time on placement as career-affirming."

Aaron Adams - Teaching Placement

"During my time on placement, I undertook the role of teaching assistant and was responsible for helping with the delivery of lessons and also assisted students with their work. I was interested in doing a teacher training course after graduating and before you can be accepted onto a training course, there’s a minimum requirement of 2 weeks experience in a school. My experience with the school was 4 weeks long in total and was also paid. As part of my assigned project during my placement, I set up an after-school revision class for year 10 and 11 students. Their exams were coming up and they all needed extra help with their studies. As a result of the experience I gained during my placement, I have been accepted onto a teacher training."