York Students in Schools

You will assist teachers with various classroom activities, helping to support pupils and encourage learning. This could be with a specific subject, one to one assistance with reading, supporting a pupil with special educational needs or just an extra pair of hands to help.

Receive training from City of York Council Speech and Language Therapists on conducting WellComm assessments.

On placement, you'll work with individual pupils to conduct assessments and provide support based on the children's needs.

Help pupils of all ages who have recently arrived in the UK and have limited English language proficiency. Training will be provided on how to develop their English skills, and there is no requirement for you to speak another language to participate in this placement.

If you speak another language, you can contribute by offering translation support or sharing your cultural background through classroom activities. Sign up for our Language Support Register to receive opportunities throughout the year.

Every year York secondary schools look for volunteers to help reduce the attainment gap at their school by offering in-person tutoring sessions to two pupils for up to eight weeks in Semester 2. Volunteers will be provided with training in the English or Maths curriculum, and will use their strong subject knowledge to help these pupils achieve their potential and gain confidence in their academic studies.

Join the York Mathematical Excellence Club (y = mx + c) and engage talented young people from across the city in exciting and interactive extracurricular maths workshops. Working with Year 8 and Year 9 pupils, you'll tackle challenging maths problems beyond the curriculum, such as encryption and fallacies, up to A Level standard. The club is looking for volunteers with a love and strong knowledge of maths to help coach these budding mathematicians at evening events held throughout the academic year at the University.

As a mentor, provide one-on-one support to pupils who are either transitioning from primary to secondary school or preparing to start their GCSE studies. Your role will involve boosting their confidence and increasing their engagement with school.

These full-time placements are available at the start of the Summer vacation. They provide an excellent opportunity to observe diverse teaching styles and age groups, with the potential to teach a lesson in the second week if appropriate. Block placements are ideal if you're considering a future career in teaching.