PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As a classroom volunteer, you may support teaching and learning in a variety of ways, including:

*     Listening to children read to support language development.
*     Sharing your professional expertise to enhance curriculum topics.
*     Supporting school trips by helping meet required adult-to-child ratios.
*     Assisting with classroom routines, preparation of resources, displays, and    small-group support.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING IN SCHOOLS

*      Gain experience if considering a career in education.
*      Make a positive impact on children’s learning and school life.
*      Support your own child’s transition or contribute specialist skills, such as governance.
*      Improve wellbeing through community involvement and working with young people.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERING

*      Volunteers should demonstrate:
*      Understanding of safeguarding.
*      Enthusiasm and reliability.
*      Friendliness and strong interpersonal skills.
*      Passion for education or supporting others.

Volunteers will also be expected to adhere to all Trust policies, including the Staff Code of Conduct.

WHAT THE SCHOOL WILL CONSIDER

*     Your motivation for volunteering.
*      Skills, experience, qualifications, and previous voluntary work.
*      Understanding of the role.
*      Safeguarding considerations.
*      Relevant convictions, if applicable.
*      References and your availability.

A DBS check is required before starting. Training, including safeguarding and an induction, will be provided.

If you feel you can contribute to our continuing success, we would be pleased to hear from you.