Young Learner Assistant

2 semanas atrás

Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal British Council Tempo inteiro
Young Learner Assistant

Date:18 Mar 2024

Location:
Lisbon, European Union, PT

Company:
British Council

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK.

We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In we reached 650 million people.

Young Learner Assistant (YLA)

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:

Responsibilities

  • Be aware of the policies and practices of the teaching centre, particularly around health & safety as well as child protection / safeguarding and share in collective responsibility for their implementation.
  • Demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour expected from children and young people.
  • Have high expectations of children and young people and a commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment in which all students behave appropriately and can enjoy and benefit from their attendance at the British Council.
  • Establish fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with Young Learners.
  • Have a commitment to collaboration and cooperative working with teaching centre staff and parents/guardians of YLs.

Main accountabilities

  • Implementation of policies and practices of the teaching centre linked to EDI, child wellbeing, 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 registrar and coordinator with routine tasks and upkeep of the teaching 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 and experience:

Essential

  • Proficiency in spoken and written communication Portuguese


 English
  • B2 level
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, colleagues, parents and carers
  • Experience of working with children 617 years old

Desirable

  • First aid training
  • Experience of working in a busy educational environment

Further Information

Pay Band - Grade K (starting salary 923,22 euros gross per month)

Contract Type - Fixed term contract for one year (possibility of renewal)

Location - Miraflores in Lisbon

Start date of contract - as soon as possible (after Pre-Appointment Screeing is complete)
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

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 is committed to safeguarding childre

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