Learn for Life Enterprise

Learn for Life Enterprise logo

A community hub based in Sharrow looking after refugees, asylum seekers and members of the local community. We provide ESOL...

Maths tutor

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

To teach Entry level - Level 2 (pass at GCSE) Maths to refugees, asylum seekers and members of the local community on a one to one basis.

Overview of Project

Learn for Life Enterprise is a community hub based in the culturally and ethnically diverse area of Sharrow in Sheffield. We look after vulnerable and hard-to-reach members of the community. Many come to us as new arrivals to the city from all over the world, and are often refugees and asylum seekers. Our objective is to engender successful social integration for them, and thereby promote community cohesion and resilience. We do this by providing teaching, support, stability and advice in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment.

This Role Involves

Tutoring on a one to one basis either by zoom or face to face at our centre. You will be building our students' confidence in Maths so they can work towards Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualifications.

Location

Learn for Life Enterprise, 241-243 London Road, Sheffield S2 4NF

Skills/Experience Required

A good understanding of Maths. Communication skills. Organisational skills. Confidence in talking to new people. Prior teaching skills are useful but not necessary.

Benefits to Others

You will be helping new arrivals to integrate into the city and progress with their education.

Benefits to the Volunteer

Confidence. New friends. Teaching skills. Organisational skills. References.

Role Duration

at least 3 months commitment.

Time Commitment (hours Per week/month/year, etc)

1.5 hours per week minimum

Training Information

Full training will be given. Induction. Ongoing support from our Maths tutors.

Expenses Information

travel expenses if applicable

DBS required?

no
  • Area of InterestCommunities, Human Rights, Social Isolation, Social Justice, Teaching, Tutoring
  • Academic Course RelevanceAccounting/Finance, Communications, Education, English, Humanities, Law, Maths, Sciences
  • Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff

Employability skills

  • Assertiveness 0
  • Communication and Listening 0
  • Critical Thinking 0
  • Cultural Awareness 0
  • Initiative 0
  • Innovation and Creativity 0
  • Networking 0
  • Organisation 0
  • Problem Solving 0
  • Project Management 0
  • Session Planning 0
  • Team Work 0
  • Time Management 0
  • Research 0
  • People Skills 0
  • Teaching/Tutoring 0