Teacher Assistant – Volunteer – Essex Muslim Centre

VolunteerUnpaidEMC Madrasa

Volunteer Teacher Assistant

EMC Madrasa · Essex Muslim Centre, Chelmsford · Registered Charity No. 1209815

Could you spare a few hours to help shape young hearts and minds? Support our class teachers with children aged 5–12, following the Nasea Madrasa Curriculum, offering gentle, caring guidance under the teacher’s direction.

LocationEssex Muslim Centre, Chelmsford, Essex

SessionsSat & Sun, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Wed, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM

CommitmentFlexible across the three weekly sessions

Reports toMadrasa Coordinator

TypeUnpaid volunteer role

Closing dateTo be confirmed

Purpose

To support the class teacher in delivering the Nasea Madrasa Curriculum to pupils aged 5–12, helping to provide a safe, calm and encouraging environment in which every child feels cared for and able to learn. This is an unpaid volunteer role.

Key Responsibilities

Support the class teacher during lessons, including classroom management and supervising pupils.
Help with activities and worksheets, and give one-to-one support to individual pupils as directed by the teacher.
Provide gentle guidance and pastoral care appropriate to children aged 5–12, always under the teacher’s instruction.
Help maintain a safe, calm and encouraging environment, and set a good example of akhlaq (manners and character).
Follow EMC safeguarding policies and report any concern immediately to the designated person.
Work as part of the team with teachers and the Madrasa Coordinator.

Person Specification

Essential

Patience and warmth when working with children aged 5–12.
Reliability and punctuality.
Good Islamic manners and character (akhlaq).
Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare; willingness to follow the teacher’s direction.
Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding induction, and to provide two references.

Desirable

Basic Islamic knowledge.
Previous experience working or volunteering with children.

Time, Expenses & Reporting

Time Commitment

Flexible across the three weekly sessions: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, and Wednesday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM. Any minimum commitment: to be confirmed.

Expenses

This is an unpaid volunteer role. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses: to be confirmed.

Reporting Line

Reports to the Madrasa Coordinator, and works day to day under the direction of the class teacher.

Safeguarding

EMC is committed to safeguarding children. Volunteers always work under the direction of the class teacher. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a safeguarding induction before starting, and two satisfactory references.

Ready to apply?

We would love to hear from you. Get in touch by email or WhatsApp.

Email education@essexmuslimcentre.org WhatsApp +44 7399 079436

Essex Muslim Centre is committed to equal opportunities. In line with the charity’s objects, our volunteer and staff roles are open to all, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race, or political, religious or other opinions.

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