Reading Helper (Primary School)

Keywords

18+ Reading Support Young People

Description

Reading Helpers are adult volunteers living or working within a 5 mile radius of a school that has asked for our help. You need to commit to at least an afternoon a week for a whole year during term-time, and as we invest in your training we’d appreciate it if you could stay longer.

The role isn’t about listening to children read, but creating a relaxed session that allows children to work alongside you to discover the joy of books

What rewards come with volunteering, and how does it create meaningful change?

For you:

• Full training (via Zoom)
• Enhanced DBS
• Ongoing support from a named support representative
• Further learning/development opportunities
• Community network
• Online resources and community
• Add to you CV

Impact:

• 97% of children made progress against age related reading expectations
• 94% of children engaged demonstrate improved communication skills
• 98% of children supported show improvement to their wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem

Requirements

• You must be able to offer a minimum of one regular afternoon each week throughout the school year.
• You must be able to make your own way to the placement. We can reimburse train/bus/tram tickets and mileage up to 5 miles each way.
• You must be a confident reader and confident to read aloud
• Patience, flexibility, sense of humour, proactive