Volunteer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Teacher for Year 9 student

Position Title: Volunteer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Teacher for

Year 9 student

Reports to: Ellen Pearce

Location: Client’s home (GL3)

Time Commitment: 2-6 hours a week after school

Purpose of Role

GARAS supports refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. Many of our clients
face significant barriers to learning English, due to trauma, displacement, and/or additional
needs. As a Volunteer ESOL Teacher, you will be part of a team supporting a young refugee
to develop their English language skills in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.
You will help them achieve their potential and thrive in the UK education system.

Key Responsibilities

●  Facilitate ESOL sessions for a Year 9 student within the family home. Support their

learning in preparation for GCSEs.

●  Build the student’s confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

●  Create an inclusive, patient, and supportive learning environment. Recognise that
young refugees may have experienced trauma, including significant disruption to
their education.

●  Prepare sessions and resources appropriate to the student’s individual needs.

●  Enable the student to use English in practical, everyday situations.

●  Deliver sessions to complement learning and skills development expected of

secondary school students in the UK.

●  Uphold GARAS safeguarding policies and procedures. Maintain appropriate

professional boundaries at all times.

●  Report any concerns about the student’s wellbeing to a GARAS member of staff.

●  Attend meetings, training, and supervision for volunteers, as required.

Skills and Qualities Needed

●  Relevant ESOL and/or teaching qualification (e.g. CELTA, TEFL, TESOL, PGCE).
Students working towards their teaching qualification may also be considered.

●  Friendly, patient, and approachable manner.

●  Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to students with varying levels of

English or Maths.

●  Understanding of (or willingness to learn about) working with individuals who may

have experienced trauma.

●  Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

●  Ability to work as part of a team.

●  Knowledge and understanding of the principles of safeguarding children and

vulnerable adults.

Time Commitment

●  Minimum of 2 hours per week.

●  We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months to provide continuity for students.

Support and Training

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Induction provided by GARAS.

●  Ongoing supervision and support from GARAS staff.

●  Opportunities to attend relevant training sessions.

Benefits of Volunteering

●  Use your skills and motivation to make a meaningful difference in the lives of

refugees and asylum seekers.

●  Gain experience in supporting vulnerable people.

●  Develop teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.

●  Be part of a friendly and supportive team.

●  Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.

Additional Notes

●  Volunteers must complete an Enhanced DBS check.

●  Volunteers must follow GARAS safeguarding policies and procedures when working

with children and vulnerable adults.

●  Contact with external agencies (e.g. schools, charities, support services) will be

conducted by GARAS staff.