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Learning Support Assistant


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

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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    We will respond to your application within two weeks of receipt. 
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Contact Us

233-237 Roundhay Road
The Roundhay Road Resource Centre
Leeds, LS8 4HS
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Telephone: 0113 380 5630
Mobile: 07949 796180

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Email: ​​info@retasleeds.org.uk

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RETAS is a registered Charity. Charity Number: 1121330 - Company Number 6365085
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Our Policies & Procedures
    • Our Partners & Funders
    • Community languages
  • What We Do
    • ESOL Classes
    • Welcome to Leeds Project
    • 28 Day Transition Project
    • New Roots >
      • Engage
      • Aspire
    • Syrian Resettlement Programme
    • The Selim Project
    • Signposting & Advocacy
  • Access Our Services
    • Refer To Us
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer With Us
    • Vacancies
  • DONATE