Reading Coach

Read Easy provides free, confidential, one to one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading, through a network of volunteer groups. Reading Coaches are paired with Readers and meet twice a week to guide them through Read Easy's phonics based Turning Pages programme. Role of a Reading Coach: ● Developing the literacy skills of an adult Reader who has difficulty with reading ● Meeting with your Reader for two separate half hour sessions each week face to face in an approved venue or remotely on a video call or a combination of both ● Providing non-judgemental literacy support to your Reader ● Utilising your empathy and understanding to support your Reader ● Delivering the phonics based Turning Pages programme with guidance for coaches on every page and using other approved resources ● Keeping records of your meetings ● Liaising with your allocated Coordinator and Literacy Specialist ● Attending Coach meetings approximately every two months ● Working within Read Easy policies and procedures Skills needed: ● Confident reading skills ● Clear communicator ● Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding whilst maintaining boundaries ● Ability to talk and listen to the person you coach in a patient, positive, encouraging and purposeful way ● A non-judgemental attitude and a positive respect for others, regardless of abilities, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or age ● Ability to focus on your Reader and their needs ● Ability to work alone, seeking support when necessary ● Reliability, consistency and an ability to handle disappointment ● A commitment to maintain confidentiality and volunteer within Read Easy’s guidelines and policies ● Willingness to commit to the required training ● Ability to utilise Zoom meeting platform to attend remote coach training ● Ability and confidence to use a computer to access documents online, or the willingness to learn to do so You will need to make a regular commitment to meet your Reader twice a week for a half hour session.