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Work experience opportunities at Weston College!

Education is an exciting, challenging and ever-evolving industry that attracts interesting people of all walks of life! We're excited to offer a range of work experience placements that will allow you to gain practical skills, insight into professional environments, and confidence in future career choices.

How to apply

All students must apply via the application form at the bottom of this page, as we can only make allocations after receiving the completed form. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact the Work Experience Team at: wex.enquiries@weston.ac.uk

PLEASE NOTE

Due to limited capacity, while all students from Weston and the surrounding areas are welcome to apply, priority will be given to students from the main schools within Weston.

Placements will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to health and safety guidelines.

We work closely with schools to accommodate their students during their designated work experience weeks wherever possible.

To be considered for a placement, students must apply using the relevant link provided below

What areas can I choose from?

Below is a summary of opportunities available within each faculty and department:

Music

Assisting in rehearsal spaces, sound/lighting setup, basic audio recording tasks.

student playing guitar

Creative Arts

Studio support, preparing materials, assisting with exhibitions and displays.

student making a dress

Performing Arts

Rehearsal support, backstage assistance, prop/costume preparation.

students in a perfromace stance with their arms on the others shoulder

Sport

Coaching support, fitness session assistance, facility supervision, wellbeing activities.

Health & Social Care

Assisting with classroom learning activities, promoting wellbeing projects, non-clinical support tasks.

student in learning hospital setting

Early Years

Helping prepare learning materials, assisting classroom environments, supporting supervised activities.

female student in nursey setting

Hospitality & Catering

Food prep support, working in training kitchens, restaurant service, barista skills.

female student grating cheese

Hair & Beauty

Salon reception duties, observing treatments, helping manage client bookings.

female student applying a treatment to a client

Animal

Supporting feeding routines, cleaning, welfare checks, supervised handling tasks.

female student stroking rabbit

Computing

Workshop support, testing software, digital support, coding club assistance.

male student at a computer

Engineering

Workshop organisation, equipment checks, stock management.

male student standing by a gas cylinder

Construction

Supporting workshop sessions, tool organisation, observing trades practices.

male student laying bricks

Design, Survey & Planning

Organising project files, supporting planning documents, observing development processes.

Architect construction engineer plan on hard project at work

Sixth Form

Supporting classroom environments, assisting staff with study support activities, mentoring peers, helping with enrichment sessions.

Male student reading a book

Business

Customer service, administrative support, document organisation, project tasks.

Business person talking on the stairs

Marketing

Digital content support, social media assistance, campaign support.

Business, Technology And Multimedia Concept - Close Up Of Businessman In Suit Working With Menu

Finance

Spreadsheet tasks, checking documents, basic finance admin (supervised).

Piggy bank and budget money

IT

Technical support tickets, device setup support, troubleshooting assistance.

Network Engineer Analyzing Data

MIS

Data entry, maintaining records, enrolment and reporting support.

Man at computer

Exams

Supporting timetabling tasks, exam room setup, admin support (non-confidential).

Student writing final exam in classroom

Reception / Admissions

Greeting visitors, responding to enquiries, supporting applicant processing.

Woman Speaking to Man in Front of Mirror

Library

Shelving and organising resources, assisting learners with finding materials, supporting study spaces, helping with reading initiatives.

Mature Students Working Together In College Library

Facilities

Site maintenance support, room setup, safety and equipment checks, grounds tasks.

Workman with tool kit box walking between store shelves

Lauriston Hotel / The Green House / The Winter Gardens

Hospitality, housekeeping, front-of-house operations, catering.

Young housekeeper

Apprenticeships

Supporting employer engagement, administrative support, learner coordination.

Business team working in a start-up office

Faculty of Inclusive Practice

Classroom support, adapting learning materials, observing learning support professionals.

Group of people playing board games together

Adult Education Projects

Community engagement support, admin tasks, assisting learning sessions and outreach activities.

People Meeting Seminar Office Concept

TIMETABLE

School Name	Dates for Work Experience
Hans Price Academy	9th - 13th March 2026
Priory Community School	5th - 8th May 2026
The King Alfreds School	23rd - 27th March 2026
Broakoak Academy	29th June - 2nd July 2026
Worle Community School	22nd - 26 June 2026
Gordano School	29th June - 3rd July 2026
Winterstoke Hundred Academy	29th June – 3rd July

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

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What Secondary School do you currently attend?

What area are you interested in?

Please tell us a bit about yourself, your interests and your hobbies:

Why would you like to do your work experience at Weston College?

I understand that any applications after the last date to apply for my school will be disregarded

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Email Address

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