TEACHING ASSISTANT (HOURLY PAY)

British Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Council Hong Kong Teaching Centre is hiring experienced, enthusiastic teaching assistants to work with Very Young Learners. You will assist teachers with material preparation, supervise children, reinforce class rules, model appropriate behavior and help manage customer flow.

Requirements include clear Cantonese communication, ability to follow simple English instructions, and a willingness to work Saturdays and/or Sundays. HKDSE/GCSE preferred.

Qualifications

• Clear Cantonese communication and good English understanding.
• Ability to follow simple English instructions.
• Experience with young children preferred.
• Willingness to work Saturdays and/or Sundays.
• Enjoy working with children and maintain classroom order.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with material preparation and setup.
• Supervise children and reinforce class rules.
• Model appropriate behavior and encourage participation.
• Direct customer questions to the right staff.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed.

Skills

Cantonese communication

English instruction understanding

Child care

Teamwork

Saturday/Sunday availability

Job description

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.We connect. We inspire.Salary : HKD 75 per hourContract Duration : 1-year fixed term contract (renewable)Location : British Council, Hong KongRight to work : As we cannot sponsor work passes, applicants must already have the right to live and work in Hong Kong.Work shift : AM session or/ and PM session on weekdays would be more appropriate, instead of from 09:00 - 10:00. For Saturdays and Sundays, it should be 09:30 to 18:00.The successful candidate will be allocated hours according to operational needs within mutual agreement between the staff and the Council on an hourly basis.Advert closing date: Sunday, 13 September 23:59 China time (GMT+08) - Early applications are encouraged, as this role may close sooner if ideal candidates are identified.Role Purpose:To work in partnership with class teacher to create a positive learning environment for Very Young Learners and to support the wider aim of British Council and its cultural relation mission.Role Context:British Council Hong Kong Teaching Centre is a large centre, teaching a range of kindergarten, primary, and secondary young learner courses in five locations across Hong Kong. We are recruiting experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to join our team. Young learners make up approximately 80% of our student numbers and we are looking for teacher assistants who are dedicated and enjoy working with children.Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:• To assist the teacher with material preparation and setting up the classroom.• To support the teacher by supervising the children and reinforcing class rules during lessons.• To model appropriate behavior and encourage student participation.• To manage the customer flow and to direct customer’s questions and feedback to the right people.• To ensure that the following policies are followed to standard: - Safeguarding - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Health and SafetyRequirements:• Communicates clearly and effectively with good communication skills in Cantonese• Able to understand and follow simple English instructions• Some knowledge of basic functional classroom language• HKDSE / GCSE or equivalent is preferredRole specific knowledge and experience:Essential• Enjoy working with children• Experience of taking care of young childrenDesirable• Experience of working with children• Able to work on Saturdays and / or SundaysA connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.Safeguarding StatementThe British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email [e-mail]