Primary School Numeracy Supporter
Number Champions
You will work one-to-one with six to eight year olds (school years 2 and 3) in a local state primary school to help them improve their confidence, enjoyment, and skills in maths. The school will select appropriate children who are behind in maths and likely to respond well to individual support. Sessions are weekly, in school hours, at a fixed time to be agreed between you and the school. Volunteers work one-to-one with each child for up to 30 minutes, normally with three ch
Following training, Following training, you will work one-to-one with six to eight year olds (school years 2 and 3) in a local state primary school to help them improve their confidence, enjoyment, and skills in maths. The school will select appropriate children who are behind in maths and likely to respond well to individual support. Sessions are weekly, in school hours, at a fixed time to be agreed between you and the school. Volunteers work one-to-one with each child for up to 30 minutes, normally with three children consecutively, for a total of about an hour and a half. At each session, using games and other creative activities, you will support the child in learning or improving skills and gaining confidence in their own ability. The role is very much about helping the child learn, rather than you teaching. Sessions are weekly, in school hours, at a fixed time to be agreed between you and the school. Volunteers work one-to-one with each child for up to 30 minutes, normally with three children consecutively, for a total of about an hour and a half. At each session, using games and other creative activities, you will support the child in learning or improving skills and gaining confidence in their own ability. The role is very much about helping the child learn, rather than you teaching.
Administration,Befriending, buddying and mentoring,Teaching & training,Youth work
Maths & Numeracy, Reading And Writing, Initiative/Self Motivation
-Enthusiasm to help young children achieve their potential -Interpersonal skills to keep children interested -Confidence in basic arithmetic -Reliability to deliver weekly sessions.
You will benefit from: • Training • Improving your coaching and interpersonal skills • Support through the year • Being active in your local community and meeting new people - including our other volunteers • Working with young children is (usually) fun and rewarding! • The great shared achievement when the child "gets it" Some of our volunteers go on to a career in teaching.
Regular role.
SW19 1EB
40 state primary schools across London including All Saints C of E Primary School, Colliers Wood
Various locations
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