Voluteer English Teacher
Helen Bamber Foundation
Support a relaxed and friendly weekly English class for asylum seekers and refugees.
The English class (Mondays 12-2pm) is a safe space for clients to improve their English at their own pace, making friends and immersing themselves in learning to forget some of their daily challenges, whilst being continuously supported by our team of dedicated staff and volunteers throughout their journey. We are looking for two volunteers to facilitate this class. The volunteers will work together to develop new class material, and will alternate fortnightly as the main teacher and the support teacher.
Teaching & Training
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Language Skills, Reading & Writing
Understanding of, and commitment to, the objectives of the Helen Bamber Foundation; A demonstrable empathy for our vulnerable clients, including asylum seekers, refugees and survivors of torture and trafficking; An understanding of the challenges facing our client group; Punctual, reliable and self-motivated with a positive, ’can-do’ attitude; Hold a Basic ESOL Subject Specialist qualification (e.g. TEFL, CELTA, university degree); Proven experience of teaching as an ESOL/EFL teacher ; Experience of informal and community education; Experience working with vulnerable people; Strong facilitation skills with a focus on inclusivity and community-building Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage own time and workload, and to prioritise a range of competing demands;
A strong understanding of how HBF’s integration programmes contribute to the well-being of our clients; An appreciation of the processes and systems that asylum seekers and refugees navigate within the UK; Access to training opportunities within HBF Increased experience and confidence in teaching English as a second language; Increased teamwork skills; An ability to multi-task between competing priorities.
Mondays 12-2pm, for 6 months minimum (ideally a year or more)
N1 7JH
near Old Street, London
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