Young Learner Assistant

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Job Title:Young Learner Assistant Part-time – Porto

Role Purpose

• To ensure the safety and well-being of our young learner students (4-17 years old) while in our care.
• To provide support to the Teaching Centre team (Sales and CS, management / coordinator, and teachers) on issues relating to young learners

Main opportunities and challenges for this role:

Accountabilities:

• To ensure the safety and security of all young learners while they are at the British Council and in British Council charge, in keeping with Health and Safety and Child Protection policies.
• To support the CS team and teachers in all YL related matters.
• To be present for staff meetings where YL matters are concerned

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of policies and practices of the teaching centre linked to EDI, child well-being, safeguarding and health and safety.
• Supervise arrival and departure of young learners on our premises, in line with British Council policies and procedures.
• Supervise young learners whilst on our premises.
• Inform management /safeguarding focal point of any concerns related to individual child well being.
• Inform management of any concerns about health and safety risks.
• Provide support for children who lack autonomy or if they are unwell (This may include Intimate Care at times).
• Contact and liaise with parents as necessary (e.g. if a child is unwell, to report absences, to discuss other concerns).
• Ensure information about special needs provided at registration is kept confidential but shared with appropriate teacher / centre coordinator.
• Assist teachers and students with fire drills or other evacuation procedures.
• Issue and distribute student cards at the beginning of the year.
• Assist Teaching Centre Team with routine tasks and upkeep of the centre when appropriate.
• Assist with organising and smooth running of parent meetings and other YL events

Other important features or requirements of the job:

• The working week is Tuesday to Saturday in the main academic year and Monday to Friday during holiday courses. Working hours may extend up to 21.00 on occasion.
• Flexibility with timetable is expected.
• There may be work on our off-site premises.
• Leave is planned according to Teaching Centre holidays

Role Specific Knowledge & Experience:

Language requirements Essential

• Proficiency in spoken and written communication Portuguese C1 level
• English B2 level
  

Essential Requirements:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, colleagues, parents and carers
• Experience of working with children 6-17 years old
• Applicants must have the right to work in Portugal.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of working in a busy educational environment
• First Aid Training

Further Information

Pay Band Grade K

Contract Type Fixed Term for 12 months with possibility of renewal

Weekly hours – 19 hours per week

Salary –Based on experience & qualifications.

Location Porto

Closing Date of applications 22 of October of 2023

Start date of contract as soon as pre-appointment screening is complete

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Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

The British Council iscommitted 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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Councils Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you have any problems with your application please email [email protected]

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