STUDENT HELPERS - Smiley Faces
Our student helpers are valued members of FF teaching team. Student helpers are an extension of the teacher’s teaching style, a positive role model for students, and a key to maintaining class structure and order. We expect our student helpers to be highly responsible and creative, possess organisational and leadership qualities and, very importantly, to be reliable.
A positive attitude and a solid attendance record are important and thso needing to develop their self confidence with benefit from helping others.
Selection Process
We frequently have pupils asking to be student helpers, so we do have a waiting list. Student helpers must be Year 10 and above and have been enrolled at FF for at least 1 year. They must agree to the commitment that the role brings. There is an initial trial period of 2 terms. This gives the teachers and students helpers a chance to see if it will work. This gives us and the student a chance to decide if they are serious and committed. If the student is successful and wants to continue, they will then move from a voluntary helper to a paid assistant. Student helpers will be paid during class times but will be expected to attend outside events voluntarily.
Student Helpers Responsibilities
Initially students will be expected to observe and help with elements of the class, as they grow in confidence, they may well be given further responsibilities and creative freedoms. Student helpers maybe asked to assist with toilet trips, tidy shoes and bags and support nervous or struggling children
Training as Teachers
In addition to the student helpers supporting the class they also develop real teaching skills and opportunities to practice those skills. We are very proud that a number of our student helpers have gone onto teacher training and their teaching at Future Faces has supported their applications.
If you would like to register your interest in becoming a Smiley Helper please complete the form below.
STUDENT HELPER CODE OF CONDUCT
AUTUMN 2023
