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5th September
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Volunteer Learning Assistants

Added 14th August, 2025

The YES team at 1625 are looking for Volunteer Learning Assistants, who will support a Maths or English class for 2 hrs a week during the academic year (a Monday – Thursday, 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm). 

Youth Education Service (YES) delivers Maths and English learning programmes to young people aged 16-25. 1625ip support young people aged 16 – 25 who are at risk of becoming homeless or are already homeless.  We house and support young people to build independent lives. 

All our Volunteers are looked after as part of the VIP scheme. Our aim is to make sure everyone gets something out of your volunteering experience; you, us, and the people we support.  

The volunteer positions would be suitable for someone who is looking to develop their 1 to 1 or small group work skills, perhaps pursue a career in education, or social care. We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months and will provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing training. 

Requirements:  

An ability to get alongside young people who have barriers to learning, being flexible, positive, and encouraging at all times. A GCSE-equivalent Maths or English qualification is essential. 

Key roles and responsibilities: 

  • Supporting students with problem solving, reading the question carefully and breaking it down into smaller steps. 
  • Helping students to use on-line resources and assistive technologies to support their understanding of Maths or English. 
  • Supporting students to practise functional skills exam-style questions and develop exam techniques. 
  • Supporting the delivery of initial assessments and mock exams. 
  • Assist the tutor to make or adapt resources. 
  • Help to display students work. 
  • Work 1:1 with a student to build confidence and develop better communication skills. 
  • Follow the YES team’s and 1625ip’s policies and procedures, including health and safety and safeguarding, throughout your volunteering. 

Key skills: 

  • Organisational and communication skills. 
  • Interest in supporting young people. 
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding towards young people and communicate a positive message about their potential. 
  • Classroom / teaching experience is desirable. 

We offer: 

  • An Enhanced DBS check. 
  • Training and agreements required around safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection. 
  • Full induction at the start of your volunteering and regular support, supervision and reflective practice sessions are offered throughout to support you in the role. 
  • Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel, will be available. 
  • An opportunity to enhance your CV with experience of working with young people. 
  • Reference available for future employment (after six months of volunteering) 

Closing date for applications: 5th September 2025

For more information and how to apply please click HERE

Read our full Volunteering Policy here.

Appointment is subject to application, successful interview and two satisfactory references.

Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.

1625 Independent People is committed to promoting equal opportunity and diversity.

Any enquiries or if you need a paper version sent to you, please email volunteering@1625ip.co.uk

or call 0117 317 8800