Primary school numeracy supporter

Overview

Number Champions supports children in state primary schools who have fallen behind in maths. We train volunteers to help children aged six to eight (Years 2 and
3) build confidence, skills, and a sense of achievement in maths. Volunteers work one-to-one with children during school time, outside the classroom, with sessions of 25 or 30 minutes weekly for the full school year. The program is delivered by former/current teachers who provide training and ongoing support. We partner with London schools to make a measurable impact on children’s engagement and educational outcomes.

• Attend weekly one-to-one maths sessions with a designated child, using games and creative activities to build confidence and maths skills.
• Assist the child in learning rather than teaching directly, focusing on enabling understanding and self-efficacy.
• Prepare session materials and plan activities to support progress.
• Participate in online group update sessions each half term and engage with a Mentor for guidance and questions.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive approach and relate well to young children.

• Satisfaction from helping children reach their potential.
• Opportunity to develop coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Connection with local communities and peers.
• Potential stepping stone to a career in teaching.

• Interpersonal skills to relate to young children and encourage engagement in learning.
• Confidence in basic arithmetic (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing to 1,000).
• Commitment to a full school year with weekly sessions; occasional holidays are understood.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

• Approximately seven hours of training before you start (about half online/prereading and half in person).
• Training covers working with young children, using concrete objects to teach maths, and safeguarding.
• Online half-term sessions with updates and Q&A; ongoing Mentor support during the year.
• Access to online resources and dedicated Mentor guidance as needed.

• Location:
  
  In-person sessions across 40+ state primary schools in London (locations may vary).
• Hours per session:
  Between 1 and 2 hours; sessions are during school time.
• Availability:
  On-going; mornings, afternoons, and some evenings may be available.
• Age:
  Volunteers must be 18 or over.
• DBS check:
  We will apply for a DBS check for you.

We welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds and aim to reflect the diversity of London.