Teaching Center Assistant at British Council

, , Tunisia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Supervision, Customer Service, Communication, Discipline Management, Administrative Tasks, Event Planning, English Proficiency, Arabic Fluency

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

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. The British Council in Tunisia is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Teaching Center Assistants. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the Teaching Centre by maintaining a child-safe environment and ensuring the well-being of our young learners through effective supervision and adherence to British Council policies on Child Protection and Child Safety. You will also be the first point of contact for customer queries within the Teaching Centre. Your responsibilities will include supervising young learners before and after classes, during breaks, and as they leave the premises. You will monitor key areas such as stairs, toilets, and public spaces throughout your shift, ensuring children aged 6-11 are always accompanied by a designated adult when leaving. You will assist children who are unwell, support fire drills, and provide classroom assistance to teachers when required. You will also ensure English is used at all times except where Arabic translation is necessary. Maintaining discipline is crucial, and you will help ensure young learners remain in appropriate areas and behave respectfully throughout the premises. At the start and end of each term, you will manage the distribution of registers, reports, certificates, badges, and relevant documentation, as well as collect forms designating carers for child pick-up. During the term, you will carry out periodic register checks, complete administrative tasks as required, and support the planning and delivery of events such as parent meetings and displays. At term's end, you may also assist with distributing report cards and certificates. Communication with parents forms an important part of this role. You will follow up on absences, contact parents who are late to collect their children, and notify parents if a child is unwell and needs to go home, supervising the child until collection. You will answer parents' general non-teaching queries and direct them to the appropriate staff when necessary. The ability to act as an interpreter in parent meetings is also required. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent written and verbal proficiency in English (B2 level or equivalent) and fluency in Arabic. A high school degree or equivalent experience is essential, as is prior experience supervising or working with children. Experience in customer service is desirable. Please note that all applications must be submitted in English. We encourage you to apply early to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Further Information Role: Teaching Center Assistant (47405) Number of positions: 3 Location: Tunis, Tunisia Pay Band: 2 K Contract type: Indefinite contract Closing date: 3rd December 2025 (23:59 Gulf Standard Time) Other: The role is open to candidates who have legal right to work and are located/based in Tunisia Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English. It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment. A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We 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 Statement The 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 askhr@britishcouncil.org

Responsibilities

The Teaching Center Assistant will supervise young learners, ensuring their safety and well-being while adhering to British Council policies. They will also manage communication with parents and assist with administrative tasks related to the Teaching Centre.