Read Easy Harlow & Chelmsford Reading Coach

Read Easy Harlow & Chelmsford Reading Coach

Ongoing role
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At a glance

Skills

  • Strategic mentoring / coaching
  • Mentoring / Coaching
  • Teaching / Education
  • Training

Where

Harlow, CM20 1HA
Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month
Twice a week for half an hour

This is a voluntary role for someone who has a passion for helping adults with literacy skills.

What will you be doing?

Read Easy Harlow & Chelmsford was launched in 2023 and aims to help adults who live in the area to develop their literacy skills.

We are specifically looking for volunteers in the Harlow area who will receive full training and support from Local Coach Coordinators

What are we looking for?

The applicant should have at least 3 years experience in the following:

  • A teaching background.
  • Demonstrable communication skills
  • Working with general public
  • Ability to work on own
  • Been employed in an environment where empathy, patience and be non judgemental are important ability to talk and listen to the person you coach in a patient, positive, encouraging and purposeful way;

And be able to demonstrate 

  • a willingness to work within the guidelines and policies of the project
  • reliability and consistency;
  • an ability to handle disappointment;
  • a commitment to maintaining confidentiality;

What difference will you make?

You will be provided with initial training and then ongoing training.  You will enjoy the satisfaction of seeing an adult develop their literacy skills, grow in confidence and see new opportunities that will be available for these adults.  You will also meet like minded people who are passionate in helping adults to read.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our additional application form.

Causes
  • Education
  • Local / community
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    Read Easy’s vision is for all adults in the UK to have the literacy skills they need to realise their potential and live life to the full.

    In Read Easy we aim to:

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