The British Council is excited to announce an opening for a Young Learner Assistant.
Location: Paris, France
Job ID: 45726
For over 90 years, the British Council has been a leader in fostering connections and understanding across the globe, enriching lives through education, arts, culture, and creativity.
Role Purpose:
The Young Learner Assistant will provide essential support to all staff members within the Teaching Centre, focusing on young learners aged 3 to 17.
A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for these learners at British Council premises and partner schools is paramount.
Main Accountabilities:
The appointed candidate will support the British Council’s Child Protection Strategy through:
- Supervision of young learners before, during, and after classes, including break times, changeover times, and lunch periods.
- Creation and monitoring of e-registers and related documentation for holiday and academic year classes.
- Assisting the CST with class modifications to ensure all students are correctly assigned to classes and registers.
- Liaising with the Head of Young Learners and Country Operations Manager to uphold the British Council’s Roles and Responsibilities concerning young learners, parents, and staff.
- Informing Senior Teachers and Academic Teams about classroom issues, and caring for young learners who may fall ill while ensuring parents and management are informed.
- Assisting with the setup and closure of Partner Schools and handling administrative tasks when necessary and approved by Teaching Centre Management.
Qualifications:
Essentials:
- BAC or equivalent school-leaving certificate
Desirables:
- First aid training
- BAFA (brevet d’aptitude aux fonctions d’animateur)
Work Experience:
Essentials:
- Experience working with children in either a school or out-of-school environment
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary: 12.51 gross euros per hour
- Flexibility in working hours
- Leave: 35 leave days and an additional 6 privileged days converted into hours added to your annual hours contract.
- Tickets restaurants
- Access to a range of online training
Additional Information:
- Contract Type: Indefinite Contract
- Work Schedule: The position may involve travel between British Council Partner Schools in Ile de France.
- The role will require working unsocial hours (evenings and Saturdays) and during school holidays. A specific schedule will be provided per centre.
- Working Days: Wednesday & Saturday ONLY
- Right to Work/Passport Requirement: Applicants must be eligible to work in France. The British Council cannot assist non-EU nationals in obtaining a work permit for France.
Closing Date & Time: 24 April 2025 (23:59 Indian Standard Time)
The British Council is dedicated to fostering a connected and trusted UK within an increasingly interconnected world.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement:
The British Council champions policies of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work.
We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly concerning ethnicity and disability.
All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview, as we hold Disability Confident Employer Status. We are open to discussions regarding specific needs or adjustments to facilitate participation and engagement.
The British Council values the safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We believe in creating safe environments for all, free from abuse, maltreatment, and exploitation.
Appointment to roles involving direct interaction with vulnerable groups is contingent upon comprehensive background checks, inclusive of qualification checks, references, identity verification, and criminal record checks, complying with legal requirements and our safeguarding policies.
If you experience difficulties with your application, please contact askhr@britishcouncil.org.
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