Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Action For Refugees In Lewisham
Volunteer Teaching Assistant in a Saturday Supplementary School
At the Rainbow Club supplementary school we aim to help children between the ages of 4 and 11 to improve their literacy, numeracy and social skills in a friendly and supportive environment. We need your skills and enthusiasm to assist the teacher in the delivery of a literacy and numeracy class and work with other volunteers to develop a programme of recreational activities. The Rainbow Club runs on Saturday mornings during term-time.
Art, Design & Crafts,Community Work,Teaching & Training,Youth Activities,Music
Art & Craft, Language Skills, Maths, Reading & Writing, Teaching, mentoring & coaching
Essential: Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality with children; A positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook and ability to use own initiative; Patience, understanding and empathy with pupils; Ability to commit to the school for a minimum of 6 months; Ability to work as part of a team. All volunteers will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Desirable: Teaching experience and/or qualifications; An understanding of the British school curriculum; An understanding of refugee and asylum seeker needs; Experience of working with vulnerable children.
As a Teaching Assistant at the Rainbow Club you will: Gain experience in a supplementary school and busy local charity; Develop your skills and time to help vulnerable children achieve their full potential; Gain an in-depth understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable migrants in our community; Access training opportunities available to AFRIL volunteers; A reference can also be provided after volunteering for six months.
Saturday mornings, 9am-1pm, during term time only. Minimum 6 month commitment.
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The role takes place at a Primary School in Central Lewisham
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