Young Learner Assistant

Date: ‎07-Jun-‎2022
Location: Riyadh ‎11594, Middle East and North Africa, SA
Company: British Council
Transformation has resulted in changes in skills requirements, roles, and
numbers of roles required in the new operating model. The roles in the new
operating model will be restricted to employees in the selection pool in the
first instance. Selection for any jobs that remain unfilled following the
agreed selection process will be conducted in line with the Global Recruitment
policy.

Pay Band: Hourly Paid Young Learner Assistant
Contract Type: NPW
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Requirements: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the Saudi
Arabia.
During Young Learner semesters and Summer School, there are classes on
weekdays, between the hours of ‎9:30 - ‎18:00. Applicants must be available in
line with business needs.
All applicants need to apply for a police check from their current and
previous country of residence. This needs to be completed prior to post.
Closing Date: ‎22 June ‎2022

Role Purpose:
To supervise and ensure the safety of all Young Learners on the premises
during and outside class hours
To provide on-going support to staff and customers both inside and outside the
classroom and contribute
towards the smooth running of the Young Learner Programme, Riyadh

Main opportunities and challenges for this role:
To supervise young learners on British Council premises (outside lesson
times).
* All young learners are kept safe from harm whilst on our premises.
* All areas of our premises are supervised whilst young learners are not in class.
* Ensure children do not enter restricted areas and do not cause disturbances on the
premises.
* All young learners are ready at the start of lessons and after break to be collected by their
teacher.
* All young learners are supervised after lessons until collected by their parents or leave the
premises (in line with "Home Alone" procedures).
* To assist teachers in young learner lessons.
* Supervising young learners who need to leave the classroom (e.g. to go to the toilet or if
they are feeling unwell).
* As directed by the teacher, assisting in maintaining good classroom and behaviour
management.
As directed by the teacher, supporting young learners in participating in
learning activities.

in accountabilities but not limited to the following:

To communicate with customers as appropriate.
* Give basic information to customers about times, location and teachers of classes/tests.
* Direct all customers with queries or complaints to reception / teaching centre management.
* As directed by the duty officer, contact parents by phone in exceptional circumstances.
* To carry out administrative tasks, as needed, to support the Teaching Centre.
* Ensure all teaching aids and materials are available at least ‎15 minutes before the start of
Lessons
* Agree classroom role with each teacher before lessons begin
* Spend an equal amount of time with each group / child
* Speak English as much as possible except when a child is distressed or in the case of
serious behavioural issues
* Assist teachers with setting up and tidying the classroom and with wall displays of
children's work
* In all conduct, whilst working for the British Council or on British Council premises, adhere to high
professional standards.
* All customers and colleagues treated with respect and courtesy at all times.
* Adhere to British Council policies on Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Diversity,
* Health and Safety and Dress Code policies.
* Adhere to British Council Code of Conduct.

We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and
inclusion across everything we do. We will support all employees to make sure
their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We welcome discussions
about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and
engagement in our work and activities.