School Assistant (Mentor or Learning Support)

About this opportunity

Students in our program are at risk socially/emotionally and or educationally. They are students who have potential but just lack support for a number of reasons. Each school has a variety of fun and engaging sites for the Mentoring and Volunteering to take place within the school. Within the schools a range of activities are available. As a Mentor/Learning Support volunteer you would be placed alongside children with whom you share interests and activities. We have a range of roles to choose from:-

• One- On- One Mentoring (helping a specific student weekly with academic or social skills)
• Learning Support (helping students in class with reading, maths or any subject) or;
• Gardening, library, sports and breakfast club activities.

Simply select a role that suits your interests and lifestyle. You’ll share skills, knowledge and experience that will transform a student’s academic success as well as their social/emotional wellbeing. If this sounds like your cup of idea, apply within (please specify the role you are interested in at the time of application).

Additional requirements

National Police Certificate ^*. Working with Children Check ^*.

With every qualification, experience and skill you bring, we will find a student who will match that need.
- The ability to be mobile and physically able to do the work
- Minimum commitment of 1 hour per week for at least 6 months
- Patience to listen to young students read and students across all levels who have English as a Second Language.
Police Check & Working with Children check is organised through us as part of the process and is $11 refundable from the Education Dept.

Time Required

School terms, during school hours, 1 hour per week on a day that suits school and volunteer

Suitable for

• Centrelink Volunteers
• People with disability
• Skilled Volunteers
• Wheelchair Access

Type of work

• Education & Training
• Tutoring & Coaching

Training

Full and comprehensive orientation; relevant and interesting free workshops to support volunteers

Reimbursement

Cost of police clearance and working with children check covered by agency