Voluntary Work in Schools

Author: Emma-Jane Batey

The vast majority of schools appreciate voluntary help. Voluntary work in schools can come in many forms, from relatively ‘official’ posts such as school Governors, to more ‘informal’ positions like helping young children with reading on an ad hoc basis.

DBS Checks

Anyone that works with children in any capacity is now required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), check. Of course, the vast majority of people that are required to complete this check are more than happy to comply with such an important regulation. The DBS check determines you have not had any criminal charges against you, especially those which relate to children, and is a Government programme to support agencies and businesses that are there for the benefit of children and young people.

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Voluntary Learning Support Assistant

Some big schools, especially those with a large number of children with learning difficulties or many children for whom English is not their first language, have voluntary learning support assistants that work in the classroom, usually on a very part time basis. Usually, but not always, these volunteers are the mothers or fathers of children in the school. Their role will see them helping children to read or prepare for activities, perhaps getting ready for a certain play or school event. As such, many volunteers ‘donate’ two or three hours a week and will do whatever the teacher asks of them. While there is no payment, it can be a great way to gain experience if you are looking to become a paid learning support assistant.

Your situation may be slightly different. ask a question below ↓ and our editorial team will reply with our advice.

Governors

School Governors are voted in to their position and usually stay for at least one year. It is a very visible voluntary position and is often seen as a ‘strong person in the community’. As such, you may find that the role brings with it extra responsibilities, such as writing or providing references for various parents or children or writing letters of support for funding claims.

Most school Governors have already been PTA (Parent Teacher Association) members at the school, often during times when their children attended the school and becoming Governor later. Such a position can be quite ‘political’ in the sense that other Governors, teachers and parents will have their own views on how things should be done and why, consequently you need to be diplomatic and unflappable to succeed.

PTA Members

Being a member of the Parent Teacher Association at your children’s school is a great way to meet other parents and understand more about the philosophy of the school. There are usually meetings each term and additional requirements for assisting at functions or school events. You will also be expected to attend the AGM. Many people that move to a new area with their children find that joining the PTA helps them to get to know the area and other families far better than simply attending the school, with many stay at home mums and dad eager to utilise their previous experience in marketing, accounting, management or whatever.

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153 questions

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Charz 19/10/2020 at 5:51 pm

Hello, I am looking for a volunteer opportunity with in the education sector and wanted to know if you had any roles that I could part take in.

I have a level 2 award in support work in schools and in order for me to progress, I would need to find a work place.

I would be very happy if you would assist me further.

henna 11/09/2020 at 6:40 pm

hi i would like to gain some experience in primary school and I already have level 3 qualfication

Sarah 23/11/2019 at 9:15 pm

Instead in voluntary in your school please let me know soon

Rochelle D 18/11/2019 at 4:14 pm

Hello, I'm Rochelle, I have a Level 3 extended diploma in health and social care. I done a lot of work experience in nurseries. I want to continue my studies to become a primary school teacher and would love the chance to have some work experience in Primary School

Raffaella Cognigni 01/11/2019 at 10:52 am

Good morning,
my name is Raffaella.My future ambition is to become a teacher assistant, and I'm looking for a volunteer opportunity to gain experience and improve my English skills in the school, where I would love to work one day. I hope you can take me in consideration for this position. I thank you for your attention.
Regards,
Raffaella Cognigni.

Smriti 31/10/2019 at 4:02 pm

Hi , I plan to pursue PGCE next year . I have 8 years of teaching experience in India . I want to gain voluntary experience at a local school near Stockton on tees and understand challenges faced by a teacher . Please help .

A highly 30/10/2019 at 9:32 pm

Dear Madam,Sir. Teacher

A highly successful and experienced Arabic Language Teacher Fluent in English French and German seeks a suitable position.
BA in Arabic Language and its Equivalent Form The USA.
English and French Languages certificate From The Grenoble University France.
German Language certificate ZDF.
Twenty Five years experience in Teaching.
For The moment Iam working in One of The best French schools in Casablanca Morocco.

Best Regards.

Chandi 10/10/2019 at 4:10 pm

Hi
I have recently finished my ESOL course level 1 at Regional College in Cambridge but I am living in Hurbbert Bridge Boston now. I used to be a Teacher for 8 years when I was in my country. My future ambition is to become a Teacher Assistant so I am looking for a volunteer opportunity to get some experience and improve my English skills in a school or a nursery. Any position would be appreciated. Thank you

Shab 04/10/2019 at 8:55 pm

Hi I have a studied level 3 in childcare am looking for a volunteer job in a nursery to get experience.

Ty 01/10/2019 at 7:06 pm

Hello,

My name is Tyler Lawrence, I am currently studying NVQ Level 2 childcare at college focusing on ages 0 to 5 years old and as part of my coursework was to find work experience in a young people's setting such as a reception class for example.

I was wondering if there was any placements available in your facility so I am able to gain an insight of what it would be like to work in a childcare environment.

Please get in touch with me if this would be possible. Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Tyler.

Sarah89t0mmy14 26/09/2019 at 1:51 pm

I would like to volunteer in a nursery/primary school to get experience, i have a 5 year old son. I had some experience in reception when i was in college but didnt complete the course.

Edy12 20/09/2019 at 10:54 am

A compassionate, patient and caring individual is seeking for any role, in any Education settings as a volunteer.

I have being a primary caregiver for my father in-law for 7 years, same time looking after my child who is 4. However, father In-law has being moved to a care home, and my child is back to full time school. I have all the time I need to
become useful.

Any position will be highly appreciated
Thanks.

Nadia Admou 15/09/2019 at 8:48 pm

Hi I’m looking for volenteer job in childcare,nursery ,reception I had experience for 5 years in teaching abroad my level in English is level 1 I’m looking to improve my English and working as volenteer I’m looking for job just in Tuesday and Wednesday thank you

sanam 21/08/2019 at 1:27 pm

hi I am interested in voluntary work starting in september i am studing cache level 3 in teaching assistant course.

Mani 29/07/2019 at 11:30 am

I want to start my career as a primary school teacher. Need to gain experience and also understand the day to day responsibilities of the teacher through volenteering . Please help

N/A 30/06/2019 at 2:07 pm

Hi,
I am starting my teaching assistant course in college. So, I need voluntary work in class room at school. I am good at help children with reading and math work. I am available in any time. If anyone could please help I would be extremely grateful.
Thanks,
JASMIN

Aisosa 27/06/2019 at 11:43 am

Hi am precious I live in Manchester and am looking for a Placement in schools were I can do a voluntary work can you help me find a space thanks

Sandra 18/06/2019 at 1:52 pm

I have been a school governor albeit a few years ago. Whilst holding the role I used to go into school and read with and to the children
I am now retired and would love to do this again. How can i find a school that is looking for someone to volunteer please.

Nic 22/05/2019 at 10:29 am

Hi I'm doing a cache level 2 ta course and need a volunteer placement in a school within the Greenwich borough to hopefully start after this half term, I have experience in childcare but need experience within a primary school setting, if anyone could please help I would be extremely grateful.

Missy 07/05/2019 at 4:11 am

Hi there could you please help me i am looking to volunteer in a nursery. I have worked in a nursery setting before and i need to cover a months time to get in to work.

Thankyou

Noor 02/05/2019 at 11:30 pm

Hi,I am looking volunteer work with primary school children.I'm very good to help children with reading and math work.i'm looking this in Hayes area.
Thank you

Sara 24/04/2019 at 6:10 pm

Hi I’m looking to work as a classroom volunteer to help primary kids with reading and maths . I’m very good with kids and enjoy helping out .in Whitley, Reading or surrounded area .

Kel 22/04/2019 at 9:53 am

Hello I have been out of work for quite a while now bringing up my children but I am looking for voluntry work now with children. I have got an NVQ level 2 already & lots experience. Can you please help me find something local in gravesend Kent. Thankyou.

Dorthy 14/04/2019 at 8:43 am

Hi,

I want to enter into college to study childcare,but want to do voluntary work in any school closer to me. Plesse can you help.

Thank you.
Dorothy

debs 08/04/2019 at 4:31 pm

Hello there,

i am looking for some experience in the classroom, i eould like to volunteer, I am available anytime.

Please let me know.
many thanks
debs

SG 08/04/2019 at 10:22 am

Hi! I am interested to do voluntary job as teacher assistant or early year assistant.Can you help me to find a job in Leeds. Thanks

Afrin Rahman 07/04/2019 at 10:13 pm

Hi kam from India, now in UK with a Friend in Prestatyn. Ism 49 years old .Has being working as a teacher in India since 1995.Iam interested in volunteer work in special need school or in any school. I am available from Monday to Friday any time. My contact number is 7426756859

LENA 05/04/2019 at 4:42 pm

Hello to you all, I am Hellen looking for volunteers who can come and work in a pre-primary school teach learners reading, writing, numeracy work and literacy.
If you have volunteers who can work in Uganda East - Africa we shall be humbled to receive them. Thanks alot.
Hellen

Sara 03/04/2019 at 12:48 pm

Hello there
I would like to do some voluntary work at school .

Anju 01/04/2019 at 12:00 pm

Hi Iam sheethal,Iam interested in volunteering at primary school at Crawley area.I would like to broaden my experience. I have experience of Two years working with children in India.

Seema 29/03/2019 at 5:44 pm

Hye! I am interested to do voluntary job as teacher assistant or early year assistant.Can you help me to find a job in Bedford.

Mani 11/03/2019 at 7:41 pm

Hi I am interested doing volunteer work in schools to gain experience. I am currently doing TA
Thanks

Naff 11/03/2019 at 5:09 pm

Hi,my name is naffisa. I would like to work in a primary school, as a volunteer. I got level 1 qualifications,and my past experience is over 7years ago. I have applied for my level 3 childcare online.

Levy 07/03/2019 at 5:11 pm

I would like to volunteer to read with children age 4 years old. I live in Thurrock.

Beant 04/01/2019 at 2:41 am

Hello my name is beant and I would love to volunteer working with children to give back to the community! I work for a agency working with children but I feel with volunteering this could enhance my prospects I would like to become a TA or SENCO eventually and I feel this is a big step and volunteering is very valueable I am 40 years old and have 2 children of my own as well as deaf siblings

Nim 26/12/2018 at 5:47 pm

Hi! I'm a qualified Level 3 TA and currently I'm doing Mentoring Level 1(almost completed). I'm looking for voluntary work in primary school to support children in (ks1 or ks2) with their literacy and numeracy work. I've 300 hours experience in working with children during my placement. I also would like to work with SEN children to enhance my experience. Can you please inform me about any voluntary work in primary schools in B8,B9,B11 areas! Thank you

Eman 17/12/2018 at 5:40 pm

Hello, I am Eman, I am interested in volunteering at primary school in Renfrewshire area (Paisley, Renfrew, Glasgow, etc.) I can speak both Arabic and English; I have experience working with Children at different ages from Nursery to Secondary level.
Could you please let me know if there is any opportunity near me.
Many thanks
Eman

Bal 13/12/2018 at 7:15 am

Hi i am looking for voluntree work with early year childrens i can speak Punjabi, hindi and English so i like to gain experience so i can help in any area ... thanks

None 21/09/2018 at 4:05 pm

I am doing Teaching Assistant level 3 therefore I needs to do placement work. I have some past experience as a volunteer Teaching Assistant. I have my Maths,English, ICT and Teaching Assistant level 1.

Paigeey 20/09/2018 at 10:16 pm

Hi my name is paige and i am interested in doing volunteer work in schools to build upon my skills and experience that i have had can you please tell me more information

Thank you

Emma 11/09/2018 at 11:08 am

Hi, Im looking for a placement working with young children ages 0-8 in the Belfast/Newtownabbey area, as part of my Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. I current teach 2-11 year old to swim and have a part-time job as a Leisure Assistant/Life Guard. thanks

Rabo 07/09/2018 at 11:18 pm

Hi..my name Rabia..I would like to work in primary school as a volunteer especially want to work in nursery I got no experience so i want to learn from this way..thanks

Sarah 16/08/2018 at 9:59 pm

Hello, I was wondering what is typically the minimum age for volunteering at a local primary school? Thank you

Florencia Valdes 20/07/2018 at 5:42 pm

Hi there, I am from Chile, I am a primary teacher looking for a volunteering job to begin next year (2019). I want to gain experience, improve my english, learn from your schools and be a real contribution to your classrooms.

Naldi 07/07/2018 at 8:55 pm

Hi
I am looking for any Volunteer work within a school environment.
In September I will be completing my level 3 qualifications and then going on to get my Bsc and intend to go into teaching
Any Volunteer work would aid in my experience and I am willing to help in any area within a school.

K Vora 05/07/2018 at 10:25 am

Hi there. I am a qualified and 4 years experienced administrator within the office job. Now a mother of 2 kids and looking for the school term time jobs to balance family life. Also working as a volunteer weekend admin assistant at a Jain religious child school in Harrow with DBS check.

I would like to gain School admin experience with the training SIMS. Could you please help me with this?

Many thanks in advance.

K Vora 05/07/2018 at 10:16 am

Hi, I am a well-experienced administrator in office work. Now looking for the job in school admin. Would like to gain practical experience in school admin with SIMS. Can you help me to move on?

WorkingWithKids Editor 15/05/2018 at 10:06 am

You may wish to get in touch with the schools in your locality first, it's always good to go direct. It also means you don't have to travel far. The Do-It site may also have some positions advertised

Parveen 14/05/2018 at 11:46 am

I have some spare time every Monday and very much would like to do voluntary work working with children in schools. I love and get great satisfaction working with children.

WorkingWithKids Editor 17/04/2018 at 9:35 am

You would have to approach the schools in your locality directly either by email or letter to see if they have any openings. The Do-It link here may have some voluntary openings that may help further.

none 16/04/2018 at 3:08 pm

Hi, I am Srividhya. I would like to do some Voluntary work in schools in order to gain experience. I am Nottingham based and doing private teaching already. Kindly help me to get a nice place to explore because teaching is my dream job.

WorkingWithKids Editor 12/04/2018 at 12:32 pm

If you are based in the UK, you can see if there are any vacancies in your area via the Do-It which

Fatima 11/04/2018 at 3:16 am

Hi I would like to start volunteering in a primary school to get some experience

Manolo 05/04/2018 at 6:54 pm

Hello,
Your kids will be able to improve their Spanish skills thanks to
the abilities and knowledge of a native Spanish teacher with
9 years experience teaching English to more than 300 students
from ages from 3 or 6 up to 1.
I offer my summer holidays to help your community during an
enriching and enthusiastic meaningful learning experience.
Due to my job conditions I can not receive any money but
I don't care to do it for free. The experience matters much
more for me! :)

Ahlam 21/03/2018 at 10:04 pm

I’m looking for training placement at primary school

Karima 17/03/2018 at 4:45 pm

Hi I am looking for a school experience in England Peterborough, I have gcsc English and math and a graduate degree in English from my country of origin I cam speak French and Arabic in addition to English and would love to use my knowledge to teach these languages in schools in England but I need some school experience as don't have any teaching qualifications yet. Thank you for helping with any opportunities that arise.

Charm/Cham 28/02/2018 at 8:00 pm

Ive considered working with children for years, although Ive had some experience with playschemes and in a nursery its been years ago. Although I had completed a course (city anf guilds 730 in adult and F.E) I have been working in admin, however I still have a heart to assist children learning. I would like to gain classroom experience and help assist in a teaching environment

Sarah 16/02/2018 at 2:26 pm

Hi i have no experience working with children or no qualification but working with children is my dream job i hope i can fulfil it

WorkingWithKids Editor 12/02/2018 at 3:42 pm

Have you tried the Do-It site here? Which may help you to see whether schools are advertising for helpers. Best of luck.

SHARK78 12/02/2018 at 1:30 pm

I am currently working as a nursery nurse in the borough of Thurrock but i am looking for a work experience place in a school to help me with my current course that i am doing to be a teaching assistant can you recommend in other ways that i might use to help me I have send some e-mails to the local schools but not having much luck. Thanks pauline

Rush 07/02/2018 at 8:40 pm

Hello, I am extremely interested in working within SED. One of my goals is to learn sign language. I would be most grateful for the opportunity to support anyone in need of a helping hand through life/education.

Kind regards
Rushna

Mel 06/02/2018 at 5:36 pm

looking for experience working with children of all ages.

Zainab 30/01/2018 at 9:55 pm

Hello, I would like to start volunteering in a primary school to get some experience. so please help me for it.

shad 28/01/2018 at 11:12 pm

Hi. I have a qualification in physic and I worked as a teacher for 5 years in my country ( Iraq). My naitive language is kurdish. Now I am studying English in Brighton college . I am seeking and really want to do voulentry work at a school to improve my language and get experience. I lookforward to use my previous teaching experience and get back to my teaching career in the Uk.

sadia 26/01/2018 at 11:25 pm

Hello!I am looking for voluntary job to build up my Fuctional Skills for work in school

Lorena 02/01/2018 at 3:28 pm

Hello

I am looking for volunteering job as a Teaching assistant as I am preparing my course as a Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Special needs).

I am Spanish native speaker who holds a Fuctional Skills Level 2 in English and GCSE grade 6 in Maths.
Many thanks

Lorena

JOUDE 01/01/2018 at 11:56 pm

Hi, I am a physical education teacher ( I speak arabic, French and English) and am looking for job or volunteer in primary school near me in Camden because I want to start my PGCE course and I need experience in school. Please if you can help me send me an e-mail.
Thanks for your help

Estre 09/12/2017 at 5:38 pm

@Ana, I am native Spanish speaking mum looking to volunteer in schools near me, I am based in SE london. How can I apply for your vacancy?

Kiran 24/11/2017 at 8:55 am

Hi, I am qualified teaching assistant, looking for volunteers job in schools, please can anyone help me to find volunteer TA job to gain my experience. Thanks

Steff 23/11/2017 at 8:24 pm

Hello!I am looking for voluntary job in primary school as teaching assistant to support my Level 3 course to gain work experience Thank you

Ana 22/11/2017 at 10:05 pm

Hi
We are a secondary school in Southeast London and we are looking for a Spanish speaking volunteer to practice conversation with 15 to 17 years old students.
Thank you

WorkingWithKids Editor 21/11/2017 at 12:41 pm

You would have to contact potential employers directly. For voluntary work you can see more via the Do-It whichBest of luck.

San 17/11/2017 at 2:23 pm

I am a qualified nursery assistant and playgroup supervisor diploma in pre school playgroup practice and a playworker I have a full DBS enhanced check I have worked with children for twelve years. I find working with children very rewarding love reading activities playing all the things that involves working with children tried other jobs they were ok but my hearts desire is to work with children I live in Kidderminster but have a car. Happy to do voluntary work in childcare and really would like it to lead into a job I am really keen

WorkingWithKids Editor 28/09/2017 at 12:21 pm

You would have to apply directly to schools in yor area or via the likes of Do-It here . Best of luck.

LynGod 27/09/2017 at 8:47 pm

Hi there.I need to do do a voluntary placement as part of my course - Level 2 working with children and young people workforce. I am a mature student and would like the placement on a Friday either in a private or school nursery. This will be until next July. I am hardworking, tolerant and patient.Thankyou,Lynne

Mruna 21/09/2017 at 11:27 pm

Hi , I am from India I have done my B.Ed overseas educational qualification and I got a NARIC reference no too. Here in Liverpool I like to work in primary schools like a assistant teacher or volunteer work to get some experience .please let me know the correct approach how to apply to get that.

Kate 18/08/2017 at 2:22 pm

Hi my name is katie I have volunteered in a school before in the past I worked in a nusery I would like to gain more experience working in a school I go with some who takes me to work

SAYEED 04/08/2017 at 11:10 am

Hi I am looking for any type of work experience with children whether its in a school or summer school which will help me gain a bit more confidence and also help me secure a place on a PGCE course for 2018. Thanks

WorkingWithKids Editor 03/07/2017 at 3:10 pm

You would have to apply to the schools in your area directly to see if they have some volunteer vacancies.

K Saeed 01/07/2017 at 12:13 pm

Hi I would like to work in a primary school as a volunteer for teaching assistant course as I am starting in September and I had two years nursery assistant experience and I am able to work with children.
Please kindly assist and help me to find a place in any Wolverhampton primary school. Thanks

TRACY 27/06/2017 at 4:10 pm

I am being assessed for fostering at the present time but need to gain experience working with older children. I have been DRB checked, and am reaching out to get support in finding a voluntary placement. I have experience working with adults with special needs and learning difficulties and would be able to bring these skills to younger persons too if required, can you help point me in the right direction. I am in the PETERSFIELD ares.

Anita 04/06/2017 at 3:37 pm

Hai ,I'm marumo poto from zebediela I'm currently studying level 5 for early childhood development at edutak college,I love working with kids and I would like to volunteer at any school around zebediela

Sarah 29/05/2017 at 2:09 pm

Hi
I would like to volunteer in schools of birmingham as an EAL teacher. I have done masters in TESOL. Could you prase guide me . Thanks

Lex 25/05/2017 at 12:45 pm

I would like to work in a nursery or a school as a volunteer for work experience as I am starting college in September and would like to do something part time. I have a lot of experience with children especially babies.

WorkingWithKids Editor 27/04/2017 at 10:45 am

This is not the correct place. You would have to apply to the schools individually or through the likes of Do-It here.

Asilvava 26/04/2017 at 12:16 pm

Hello,
I'm Alberto from Spain and I'd like to be volunteer in schools in London. Let me know if this the correct place.
Thanks in advance.

WorkingWithKids Editor 19/04/2017 at 10:21 am

You would have to apply directly via sites such as Do-It here. I hope this helps.

Spatch 18/04/2017 at 12:46 pm

I am interested in doing some voluntary works a few days a week in my local school i have done some voluntary work last year & i am willing to do the same again let me know if there is any going please thank you.

Kate 15/04/2017 at 2:06 pm

I would like to find a primary school where I can volunteer I've had a lot of experience with children my name is katie jones

Uxya 28/03/2017 at 6:57 pm

Hello,
I am a childminder of three children in Manchester and I am looking for a spanish teacher assistant volunteer around Manchester. I already finished the level 1 of spanish language for foreign people so I am ready for teach people and manage lessons. I would love to be useful and gain experience while the kids I look after are at school. I have got lots of hours free from Thuesday till Friday mornings! Please, does anybody know how to help me?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Uxya

trejayne 03/03/2017 at 2:48 pm

Hello,

I am looking to gain some in class experience in a secondary school to go towards my pgce. I would like to start volunteering asap, specifically in an art class as i will be doing a art pgce. :) would love a art technician role or art assistant.

VJ 28/02/2017 at 11:58 pm

Hi, I am looking for job last 9 to 10 months. stil I have no job .so i am start childhood & care course online. Befour I was done teaching job.but I move to Australia . so I was resigned that job. I have one year experience teaching line. And I love kids.
THANK YOU

WorkingWithKids Editor 22/02/2017 at 11:10 am

In addition to the advice in the article, there are a couple of different routes you can take as a school volunteer such as helping children to read, , you could ask directly at your local schools if they need any classroom helpers, or help in any other ways.

RuthPAT 21/02/2017 at 3:35 pm

Hi I gained a NVQ in early years 0-4 in 2005, As it has been a long time now, I want to update my cv,
I want to now be a volunteer ,
Pleas help me, assist me in the right direction it would be much appreciated
Thankyou.

yasi 19/02/2017 at 8:24 pm

I like to work as a volunteer at schools in london.

WorkingWithKids Editor 17/02/2017 at 11:58 am

You would have to approach the schools directly if you wish to find this out.

Isa 16/02/2017 at 3:51 pm

Good afternoon,

I wonder if there is any volunteer work for me as a Spanish teacher assistant at any school in the Coventry area. I could do any hours mornings.

Kind regards.

non 10/02/2017 at 3:19 pm

i am shaheen live in bradford i have back country experience in teaching now i am looing in a primary school to work placement / voluntry work coz i love children and want to work with them.

deepa 24/01/2017 at 9:57 am

hello,
I'm not working and I'm looking for a voluntary jobs with kids or anything else. I have no experience ,but i would like to work with the childrens. I love childrenss and I'm a mother of two boys. So please give me a chance to gain my experience.
thank you.

WorkingWithKids Editor 29/11/2016 at 10:31 am

We cannot assist you via this site. You have to look on websites such as Do-It, whichI hope this helps.

Prathi 28/11/2016 at 9:51 am

Hi ,
I want to do vounteer work in school administrator.I have some experience of working with kids back in India.Here Iam got some experience of administrator experience in different.Iam hardworking person who want to a career change which is working with kids.
Please kindly assist and hlep me.Thanks

Savee 07/10/2016 at 8:53 am

Hi I have finished my Teaching & Supporting in school Deploma L3 on 2014 but never practice
Now I am looking for job if possible I can do volunteer job in Special in needs school. As Teaching Assistants

Saethryd 22/09/2016 at 3:38 pm

I wish to do voluntary work in our local primary school. I returned to UK early 2011 after working abroad for many years in education for reputable organisations. Is there a ruling for such a situation.

WorkingWithKids Editor 19/07/2016 at 11:47 am

We are not a voluntary service, therefore I suggest you contact schools in your area directly to see whether there are any placements available. In addition, you may wish to use the online site Do-It, whichI hope this helps.

baharey gull 18/07/2016 at 2:14 pm

I am doing a teaching assistant course (level 2). it is not completed yet. I want to do some voluntary work in Reading primary schools, to got some job experience. I am a Stem ambassador as well. Right now, I am working in McDonalds. I am available for first two days of a weak (Monday and Tuesday). I am living in reading. I cant go outside of the reading. please let me know if you find any voluntary opportunity in reading primary schools.

Vrushali 24/05/2016 at 2:38 pm

Hi dear,
I have done Masters in Computer science.
Looking for job in dubai. Having residents visa.currently not working anywhere. Can you please help me on this.
Thank you

shay 28/02/2016 at 6:38 pm

Hi,I am a holder of a Diploma in Secondary Education attained in Zimbabwe,and would like to volunteer my skills and experience in South African schools and Education,for the benefit of the children and for myself enrichment.I love kids and am very passionate about their well being and long to see them grow better and great.Please assist. .

WorkingWithKids Editor 25/02/2016 at 10:08 am

I have included the National Careers website information here which gives you alternatives routes in to your PGCE. I can only really suggest you approach this systematically - you can also contact Get Into Teaching via the link which will give you more information on your options.

sanzie 24/02/2016 at 12:21 am

I will be graduating in the summer in social sciences. I plan on becoming a primary school teacher, thus will be looking to apply for a pgce primary course. I do not have any experience with children at all and most places are already full, since they were open from october 2015. Will I have to wait till the next academic year?

Also, how can i get work experience in key stage one and two?

Thanks

Japetor 11/02/2016 at 12:49 pm

I'm Spanish teacher and I'm looking to get a volunteer teacher

Hirsch1980 17/01/2016 at 3:51 pm

I am recently qualified in cache level 2 and need to get experience in secondary school to get experience. I wish to volunteer my services, can you please helpas to how I go about it.

WorkingWithKids Editor 04/01/2016 at 2:29 pm

The site Young Enterprise may help, , or Do-It may help too, I hope this helps.

Tessy 04/01/2016 at 11:48 am

Hello,please am doing my master's at the London school of commerce in South London. I want to volunteer to work as a primary school teaching assistant in a school in South east London, I want to volunteer the days i do not have classes. So i can have the experience of working with children. For now I have no experience.
Please kindly assist me.
Thank you.

Tessy 04/01/2016 at 11:44 am

Hello,please am doing my master's at the London school of commerce in South London. I want to volunteer to work as a teaching assistant in a school in South east London, I want to volunteer the days i do not have classes. So i can have the experience of working with children. For now I have no experience.
Please kindly assist me.
Thank you.

no 24/12/2015 at 8:13 pm

Hi I'm interested in voluntary in a primary school and I have complet entry two passed ,entry three continue,entry three IT course passed ,level 2 Award in Food Safety for passed.
I am likes voluntary job Kitchen assistant,Kitchen porter catering assistant and lrearning support assistant,etc.

Thanks,

Ibrahimmiya.

WorkingWithKids Editor 03/12/2015 at 2:50 pm

You could either apply to the local schools in your area directly. Or you could see if there is anything suitable on the Do-It website here. I hope this helps.

Mim 03/12/2015 at 2:22 pm

Hi, I have portable DBS plus level 1 child protection and a little work experience from supplementary school, now looking for voluntary TA at primary schools in London. Can you help me, please.

WorkingWithKids Editor 18/09/2015 at 12:21 pm

You could either apply directly to the school of your choice, or see if there are any opportunities via the Do-It whichI hope this helps.

Jos 17/09/2015 at 10:30 am

Hi i am looking to do some voluntary work as a music teacher or supply teacher in a secondary school in London. I have a music degree and i am about to complete my PGCE training in post compulsory education. I would like to become a secondary music teacher.

WorkingWithKids Editor 11/09/2015 at 10:17 am

If you wish to volunteer, you have a better chance of obtaining a position if you apply directly. Please see the Do-It Site here. I hope this helps.

WorkingWithKids Editor 10/09/2015 at 9:40 am

You would have to apply directly to the organisation you wished to work with. You can see what opportunities are available to you via the Do-It website here. I hope this helps.

Brigitte 10/09/2015 at 9:11 am

Hi I am looking to work in primery school as teacher assistant in the South London area. I have just completed a level 3 course achievement and would like ro build some experience in voluntaring
a couple of days per week to get me started. I have worked as care assistant for the ederly and have some qualification and some work experience as chilcare assistance in nursery but currently working as housekeeper. Please get in touch if you think I could qualify for any job related to this application.

Shima 09/09/2015 at 9:45 pm

Hi, I'm not working and I'm looking for a voluntary jobs with kids or anything else. I have no experience but I want to work with kids. I love kids and I'm a mother of two kids. So please give me a chance to gain my experience. Shima.09-09-2015.

Marianne 09/09/2015 at 12:08 am

Hi, I would love to voluntary my morning time in a school with special needs children. I'm available any time for a interview. Thanks for any atention.
Regards

WorkingWithKids Editor 04/08/2015 at 12:26 pm

@emma - you would need to look on the volunteer sites such as Do-It via the link here which should help you find the position you desire.

emma 01/08/2015 at 7:02 pm

I would like to be a volunteer in a school as it would help me to become a learning surport assistant and I love children as I have 3 children myself which range from 2-10 and it would be an excellent opportunity to get to know about the different ways of how children learn and development different learning skills and the experience would be fantastic. I am honest reliable, hard working individual.

WorkingWithKids Editor 07/05/2015 at 12:44 pm

@MALINI - If you have a child of your own then you could apply to volunteer at his or her school. Otherwise, you could give your local primary and secondary schools in your area to see if they take on volunteer helpers.

MALINI 06/05/2015 at 5:48 pm

i WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER MY TIME & SERVICE TO KIDS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS. HOW DO I START MY VOLUNTEER SERVICE.

Rumina 29/04/2015 at 11:04 am

Hi. I am not working but looking to go for voluntary jobs working with kids. I love kids as I have 13 niece and nephews including my daughter. I am trustworthy, reliable, responsible and hardworking person.
I want a career change which is working with kids. please one chance I'm looking for you to give me.

Sarah-Louise 26/10/2014 at 10:14 am

Can anybody help me? I am a mum to a 2 year old and I work 32 hours a week, so I hardly have any time spare, I would like to change my career and eventually become a teaching assistant for special needs children I understand I have to volunteer and have some training, but where do I start? As I work 32 hours and juggle that with a 2 year old are there a set amount of hours a week that I have to volunteer, I would love to become a teaching assistant for special needs children but i need some help as to where to start, can any one help? Or give me any advice?

Farhanna 07/09/2014 at 7:57 pm

Hi :) I'm right now in Year 11 and would really love to volunteer in a primary school or nursery since I want to go into childcare and would feel more confident if I got some first hand experience. I currently do Child Development in school already and so it would be really nice to put my knowledge to the test. I'm not sure if I'll actually get a reply for this, but ah well I might aswell try! ^^

sandy 04/09/2014 at 4:09 pm

I would like to work with with children who have learning needs because my
nephew has leaning needs also, and I about to start my level 2 in childcare
in 2 weeks, would like to be a volunteer in a school or nursery to do my work
experience

shaista 11/08/2014 at 11:51 am

I have 24yrs experience in Filing Clerk.I have been made redundant from work 17 months now and finding it hard to work. I would like to work with children as volunteer and may be I can look to find paid job.

Many thanks

Shaista

faslaty 30/07/2014 at 8:20 pm

Hi ,I would like to volunteer as a secondary school teacher from September to December 2014 . I have both Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education with over 20 years experience in various secondary schools abroad. I want to have UK experience in order to enable me continue my teaching career in Manchester. I had made some attempts but no luck , how do I get vacancies in my area ?
I am proactive , goal directed and result oriented ;an adept at managing diverse workload , I am self motivated and adaptable . In addition , I have excellent inter personal relationship and I can work individually and as a team .

shell 14/04/2014 at 3:06 pm

I would like to become a volunteer for your school and gain experience behind my self in the long run

Sue 24/02/2014 at 6:53 pm

I am hard of hearing and wear two hearing aids. I can communicate verbally but rely on lip reading.
Im currently doing a short sign language course and applying to do BSL level one next. Could you give me advice on how to gain voluntary experience in a school in the Leeds area.

Thank you

Susan Rhodes

mpombo 30/09/2013 at 8:48 pm

Hi, i am currently working in school as midday supervisor and i would like to do voluntary at primary school ( special needs) because i am a volunteer to Home start and i was awarded this year as mentor, i am honest, responsible and hard worker.

cynthia 14/07/2013 at 6:21 am

i would like to have o voluntary in school,i am hard working ,honest and reliable

Boothy 04/03/2013 at 11:07 am

Hi there,
I am currently studying a teacher assistant course at Bolton College and would like some voluntary work in a primary school in order to gain much needed experience.

Please can you contact me if there are any voluntary placements in a Bolton primary School, Lancashire or as near as possible.

I would be available to work on Mondays only, at the current time.

I look forwards to hearing from you

Kind regards
Sarah

ED 14/11/2012 at 1:00 pm

I have completed my level 3 teaching assistant qualification course and am looking for a voluntary work as a teaching assistant in a primary school to gain that classroom experience.How do I go about it.

An 24/09/2012 at 2:05 am

I'm an instructor therapist living in North York, would love to voluteer with kids with special needs.

nicky 17/09/2012 at 6:29 pm

How can I get a voluntary placement in a primary school?
I have finished a course with a job agency and they told me only after completion, that they cannot find me a job in a mainstream primary school ,only in the special needs sector.
Apparently,I have to look for it on my own, but how do I start?I cannot see any placements on the internet.Also, I was told it is very difficult to get a placement now,as a lot of children's parents get these places.

mark 16/08/2012 at 7:08 pm

Id lime to become a teaching assistant in a school in merseyside to experience what its like in an class room environment

sonia 02/08/2012 at 3:42 pm

I am interested in working a a volunteer in a classroom.

nayakepler 23/07/2012 at 4:37 pm

Hi !! I'm looking for voluntary work in a secondary school. Can anyone help me please?

benu 17/07/2012 at 9:31 am

hi i am very much interested in becoming a voluntary learning support assistant in a school.iam really enthusiastic to work with children.i would like to know wher can i obtain vacancies for school in my area.i have searched some websites or do i simply contact with my local school.

Rani 05/07/2012 at 11:51 am

Hi, i would like to do voluntary work at a primary school because i think i am quite capable of looking after children and teaching them new things as i have 4 children and they are all perfectly fine and are going on to University soon. Also i am looking to do a Child-Care Course in September this year so i need to do about 18 hours voluntary work to be able to start the course. I have past experience of working with children, i worked in India in a school, temporally for 3 months and it went very well, so i hope to per sue what i enjoyed doing. I know that i am sensible, caring and a honest person.

Jo 19/05/2012 at 1:17 pm

Hi my name is Jo. I am very interested in becoming a voluntary learning support assitant in a school on a part time basis. I have taught literacy skills to disadvantaged children. I thoroughly enjoyed watching children develop their reading and writing skills. I also worked in an after school club helping out with arts and crafts activities,schools events, school outings and also reading stories to children. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Regards Jo Summers

Patience 24/04/2012 at 10:32 am

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I would like to do voluntary work at a secondary school from September 2012 to January 2013. I have experience working with that age group and would like to gain more experience to prepare me for teaching practice resit. Where can I obtain vacancies in my area.

zee 20/01/2012 at 9:03 pm

Hi i am looking to work with children and I would like to volunteer at schools. I have experience in working in nurseries and playgroups.

DB 18/01/2012 at 10:08 pm

I am currently working toward my level 3 teaching asistant qualification and to gain experience within a school environment I wish to offer my services on a voluntary basis. Where can I obtain vacancies for schools in my area ? I have searched many web sites or do I simply contact my local schools.

shaz 17/11/2011 at 3:19 pm

Hi I want to know how do I go on about getting started to do voluntary work in a primary school and do I need anything specific ?

parvaneh 28/10/2011 at 2:04 pm

i would like to have a voluntary in school. i am honest and responsible and a hard worker.

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