Free Level 2 ESOL Classroom Volunteering Course in Newham. Classes run at Forest Gate Learning Zone, part-time during the day. The course runs for 11 weeks and is designed for anyone who wants to support English for speakers of other languages in a classroom or learning environment. You'll start with a meeting with the teachers, who will assess your English skills and confirm this is the right level for you. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to assist English language learners across a range of settings. A great first step if you're considering a move into teaching or learning support.
Who this course is for
Would you like to know how to support others to learn English?
Are you volunteering or working in a learning support environment or thinking about doing so?
Would you like to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to support English Language students in a wide range of settings?
Are you thinking of becoming a teacher and want a short course to give you some experience of a classroom environment?
Then this is the course for you.
Entry requirements
You need a good level of written and Spoken English and an enjoyment of helping people. You will meet the teachers before the course and they will support you with assessing your skills and recommending the correct course and level. Please feel free to apply so we can advise you on your starting point.
What you will learn
You'll understand how adults learn English as a second or additional language.
You'll develop practical skills for supporting learners in an ESOL classroom setting.
You'll learn how to assist a teacher during English language sessions.
You'll explore a range of activities and resources used in English language teaching.
You'll build your awareness of the challenges faced by English language learners.
You'll gain knowledge of how to give effective support to learners at different levels.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face at Forest Gate Learning Zone. You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and discussion. Assessment is based on coursework and tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your teachers will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your progress throughout the 11 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Forest Gate Learning Zone will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
ESOL teaching assistant: support English language classes in colleges or community centres
Learning support assistant: help learners with English in schools or adult education
Community education volunteer: assist with English classes in community or charity settings
Refugee support worker: help newly arrived people develop their English skills
Adult literacy support worker: support adults improving their English in learning centres
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: the standard entry-level teaching qualification if you want to move into paid teaching roles.
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults): the widely used qualification for teaching English to speakers of other languages, offered by Cambridge Assessment English.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: a next step if you want to work as a teaching assistant in a school setting.
