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Volunteer Classroom Assistant - Saturday Adult English Class
Organisation Details
The English Access Project
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Education, Libraries
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: The English Access Project runs free English classes for adults in Salford. We meet every Saturday morning at Eccles Library and have been running since June 2026, with around 12 regular learners from Brazil, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Hong Kong and Mauritius. Sessions cover everyday English, speaking confidence, reading and writing, and practical help with things like CVs, forms and job interviews. We're a constituted community group run by volunteers, a full member of Salford CVS, and we're working towards charity registration. Our Chair is Head of Modern Foreign Languages at a Manchester secondary school.
Description of role: The English Access Project runs a free English class for adults every Saturday, 10:30-12:00, at Eccles Library in Salford. We've been going since June 2026 and have around 12 regular learners from Brazil, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Hong Kong and Mauritius. Levels range from beginners upwards.
We're looking for volunteer classroom assistants to work alongside our lead teacher, who is Head of Modern Foreign Languages at a Manchester secondary school. You'll:
- support small groups and individuals during the lesson
- help with speaking practice, reading and writing
- help learners with everyday tasks like filling in forms, writing a CV or practising for job interviews
- help set up and tidy the room
You don't need teaching experience. You do need to be patient, friendly and reliable. It would suit students in languages, linguistics, TESOL, education or anyone thinking about a career in teaching, and it's good, real classroom experience for your CV or a PGCE application.
We'll give you an induction and walk you through our safeguarding policy before you start. We're asking for at least one Saturday a month, ideally more.
Getting there: Eccles Library, 28 Barton Lane, M30 0TU, is a short walk from Eccles tram stop (Metrolink, Eccles line) and on bus routes from Manchester city centre.
We're looking for volunteer classroom assistants to work alongside our lead teacher, who is Head of Modern Foreign Languages at a Manchester secondary school. You'll:
- support small groups and individuals during the lesson
- help with speaking practice, reading and writing
- help learners with everyday tasks like filling in forms, writing a CV or practising for job interviews
- help set up and tidy the room
You don't need teaching experience. You do need to be patient, friendly and reliable. It would suit students in languages, linguistics, TESOL, education or anyone thinking about a career in teaching, and it's good, real classroom experience for your CV or a PGCE application.
We'll give you an induction and walk you through our safeguarding policy before you start. We're asking for at least one Saturday a month, ideally more.
Getting there: Eccles Library, 28 Barton Lane, M30 0TU, is a short walk from Eccles tram stop (Metrolink, Eccles line) and on bus routes from Manchester city centre.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Saturday Morning
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 1.5 hours, at least one Saturday a month
Location:
Eccles Library, 28 Barton Lane
Eccles, Salford
M30 0TU