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English Learning Support

The Salvation Army

English Learning Support

Salary Not Specified

The Salvation Army, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: eb57f181a49f403fae61e1da5efa0043

Full Job Description

  • To lead and plan group sessions that are engaging and appropriate for the learner's level (a toolkit and framework is given however additional resources or planning may be needed)

  • To help participants engage and build confidence during sessions

  • Debrief with co-volunteer following sessions to share with the Programme Coordinator

  • To create a safe, compassionate, and healthy group setting alongside your co volunteer

    We are looking for volunteers to help adults who are learning English by hosting a weekly 'Conversation Club' to help adults to;


    • build confidence and skills using English in day-to-day situations

    feel championed and empowered

    have a safe space to express themselves

    Volunteers host and plan weekly small group sessions over 6 weeks, leading conversation for English learners and providing participants with an informal language learning space.

    Conversation groups are not formal English classes, volunteers do not need to be professional ESOL teachers, however, need to be confident English speakers to lead sessions. We value volunteers who can bring life experience as well as learnt experiences into their volunteering roles, and actively encourage applications from all people, whatever their background and including those who speak English as another language. Please note this is volunteer role and unpaid.,
  • Confident English speaker and communicator

  • Experience teaching another language

  • Enjoy meeting people and working alongside people

  • Compassion, empathy, and ability to help people feel at ease in a group setting

  • Ability to be flexible during sessions and follow where participants lead topics

  • Reliability and good time keeping

  • Commitment to safeguarding and ability to keep confidence and boundaries

  • Good local and UK knowledge

  • Experience of supporting others (desirable)

    Come and be a champion and help people flourish by supporting them to practice speaking English in a safe and encouraging environment.