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Supporting asylum seekers and refugees during ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) classes. 

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Role Description

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Tasks Involved

Supporting the learner(s) 

• Clarifying and explaining instructions.
• Ensuring the learner is able to use necessary equipment.
• Motivating and encouraging the learner.
• Assisting in areas of specific weakness, such as speech and language or writing tasks e.g. support the reading of challenging texts.
• Providing frameworks for writing and recording work. 
• Helping the learner to concentrate on and complete work set.
• Helping the learner complete their Individual Learning Plan

Supporting the tutor 

• Providing verbal and written feedback to the tutor on any difficulties the learner is experiencing and how it has been addressed in the session.
• Administration support during the course.
  
• Developing appropriate resources to support the learner or adapting/ differentiating material to meet the needs of the learner. ​

Skills and qualifications required

• Good level of English spoken
• Good communication skills
• Good active listening skills
• A people person
• Work well with and contribute to a team
• Able to use your own initiative
• Self management ​

Time commitment and location

• Weekly Commitment

Training and support

• Training will include an introduction to RETAS services and direction will be given during the course by our Tutors
• Regular volunteer events to share ideas and socialize with volunteers and staff.
• Supervision with the volunteer co-ordinator on a quarterly basis.

Benefits to volunteer

• Feel that you are helping people make a successful transition into the UK.
• Meeting people from different cultures.
• Part of a thriving charity.
• New skills for your CV including time management, active listening skills, supporting people in a challenging situation. 
• Make friends.
• Potential to move onto other volunteer roles.
• Experience of volunteering in the UK.
• Full training program. ​

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