Young Learner Assistant (Hourly paid at Linkou)

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 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.

Role Purpose

We are looking for Hourly-Paid Teaching Assistant (Young Learners) in British Council Taipei. The role involves supporting classroom learning, assisting the Teacher, and supervising Young Learners during breaks, pick-up and drop-off. It also includes ensuring all Young Learners, parents/guardians, and visitors have identification badges while on the Teaching Centre premises and always following Safeguarding and Health & Safety guidelines. Teaching activities are not part of the role.

Perfect for individuals who are enthusiastic about learning and keen to build hands-on experience in an educational environment. The job holder should be able to work at least 16 hours (4 shifts) within a week, must available on Wednesday and Friday afternoon and work on weekends. English resume is required.

Role accountabilities

As part of our expectations for general performance, staff should arrive punctually (30 minutes before class), wear the British Council vest, and remain respectful of others during breaks by not causing disruptions. Vigilance is essential—reading or using phones while on duty is discouraged. Team members are expected to attend at least one training session per term, speak English whenever possible, ask questions when uncertain, and maintain a professional yet positive rapport with young learners (e.g., firm but not harsh communication, avoiding physical contact like picking children up). In terms of safeguarding, all staff must help ensure a safe environment for under-18s by checking student and adult badges, completing the pick-up register accurately, reporting concerns promptly, and ensuring children are always supervised. During class, staff should actively support teachers by understanding expectations, monitoring learners, and contributing to a supportive learning atmosphere.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Good spoken and written English

Desirables

• Previous experience of working with kids aged 5-12 years old
• Good Mandarin speaking and listening 

Important information

• Right to work: Candidate must have right to work in Taiwan
• Salary: NT$190 per hour
• Start Date: ASAP
• Working hours: 16 hours per week depending on operational needs and availability of candidates.
• Working location: Linkou
• Contract type: Indefinite contract
• Role: Hourly Paid role
• The job holder should be able to work with us at least one year or longer.

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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 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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org

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