Teacher Assistant - Hourly Paid

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About us

British Council Hong Kong Teaching Centre is a large centre, teaching a range of kindergarten, primary, and secondary young learner courses in five locations across Hong Kong. We are recruiting experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to join our team. Young learners make up approximately 80% of our student numbers and we are looking for teacher assistants who are dedicated and enjoy working with children.

Role purpose

To work in partnership with the class teacher to create a positive learning environment for Early Years students. And to support the wider aim of the British Council and its cultural relations mission.

Role Accountabilities

The role involves supporting the teacher by preparing materials, setting up the classroom, supervising children during lessons, and reinforcing class rules. It also includes modelling appropriate behaviour and encouraging active student participation to support a positive learning environment.

In addition, the role is responsible for managing customer flow, directing questions and feedback to the appropriate staff, and ensuring that key policies are followed to required standards, including safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Enjoy working with children
• Communicates clearly and effectively with good communication skills in Cantonese and English

Important information:

• Hourly Rate: You will be paid at an hourly rate of HK$75 per hour
• Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (more than a year, depending on mutual agreement and business requirement)
• Working hours: The role requires full-day availability on Saturdays and Sundays, with afternoon working hours from Monday to Friday. Working hours will be scheduled in line with an individual timetable provided by the British Council. 
• Right to work: Please note that Teacher Assistant (Hourly Paid)  applicants need to hold valid Hong Kong work visas / dependent visas / Hong Kong permanent residency in addition to meeting the requirements below.
• Closing date and time: 1 March 2026 (23:59 Indian Standard Time)

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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