This chapter aims to support you as a new academic to develop your role within the practice learning setting. This chapter explores the multi-dimensional nature of practice learning, that support students to learn, think critically, communicate effectively, and respond to the needs of patients in real time. You may be required to fulfil a number of roles supporting students within practice learning. These may be as personal tutor, academic link, academic assessor or long-arm supervisor and this chapter considers what these roles and responsibilities may look like. Throughout this chapter, the key components of practice learning are considered, including quality assurance processes and the roles of key stakeholders, including you! The process of how placement areas are selected and maintained to ensure they offer safe, varied, and meaningful learning experiences is illustrated. Finally the importance of supervision and assessment, ensuring that educators are equipped to support learners in meeting their clinical proficiencies and progressing through the programme, is highlighted. Ultimately, the chapter aims to offer a reflective and practical guide to practise learning, one that draws experience and the evolving landscape of nursing education.