Primary School Reading Volunteer
Job Provider
Schoolreaders
Job Provider Description
Schoolreaders goal is for all children, regardless of background, to leave primary school being able to read well so they can go on to access their secondary education fully and maximise their future life chances.
Job summary
1 in 4 primary school children in England fail to reach the expected standard of reading by the age of 11. This leaves them unable to access their secondary education fully, which will have life long consequences.
Schoolreaders recruits, places and supports volunteers to go to local primary schools and provide free, weekly, one-to-one reading support for children, prioritising those most disadvantaged.
Job Location
Hartlepool
Job Details
Job type, features, skills and qualifications
Job Type
Key job requirements
- Enhanced full DBS
- Must be 18+
Other job requirements
You don’t need to have previous experience in schools, nor any qualifications nor to have volunteered before. Schoolreaders volunteers do need to be able to speak, write and read fluently in English, enjoy spending time with children, be committed to the role and dependable.
Qualifications required?
Job Benefits
We get regular feedback from our Schoolreaders volunteers and their comments overwhelmingly show how much they are enjoying the experience. Many describe their school visits as the highlight of their week and comment on how satisfying it is to see the positive impact that a little of their time has on the children.
Wage and Hours
Type of Work
Wage (£ per hour)
Hours
- Part Time
Guaranteed Hours
Does the job involve working or sleeping overnight?
Additional Information
Many of our volunteers take holidays during term time. These arrangements are made directly with the school who we find are always happy to accommodate planned absences.