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.
Working 1-1 with a few children each week to share stories.
Are you able to:
Be open to learning and delivering our approach to help children become readers?
Give your ongoing commitment and dedication to the charity and the children we support for at least a year?
Travel to one of our partner primary schools for a few hours each week during their afternoon sessions?
Use a PC/laptop/tablet to access our interactive, live training sessions via Zoom?
Supply appropriate ID documents and complete a Digital ID check?
Use email* to receive and respond to communications from us?
*If you do apply please check your spam/junk email folders as we get sad when we end up in there and you feel we've not answered you!
No matter what your prior experience is, we can help you to be a great reading helper. As long as you can relate to children, are prepared to use some silly voices and really believe getting children to enjoy reading can make a difference we'll support you to put your time to the best possible use.
A minimum of one consistent weekday afternoon per week throughout the school year. Sessions are usually approx 1pm-3.30pm
Full training
Enhance DBS
Ongoing learning & development opportunities
Online community
Ongoing support via call/email.
Full training
Enhanced DBS
Volunteer website of resources
Ongoing learning & development opportunities
Annual conference
We try to place you in a partner school within a 5mile radius but it's great if you're willing to go a little bit further if necessary.
