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Role Purpose
In this role, you'll work hand-in-hand with the class teacher to create an inspiring English learning environment that sparks curiosity and confidence. You'll also play a key part in the British Council's mission to build global connections and cultural understanding, making a real impact while growing your own skills in an international organization.
Main Accountabilities
As a vital member of our Young Learners team, you will play an essential role in creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environment for children. Your responsibilities will include supervising and marshalling students before and after classes to ensure their health and safety, as well as monitoring them during breaks. You'll assist teachers in delivering high-quality English lessons by motivating students, helping them complete tasks, demonstrating activities, and modeling language. When needed, you'll also provide translation support to facilitate smooth communication.
Beyond the classroom, you'll contribute to the continuous improvement of our courses and services by sharing feedback and participating in team discussions. You'll support customer service by guiding parents and students, addressing queries, and ensuring feedback is passed on promptly. Upholding our safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies will be central to your role, ensuring every child feels protected and valued. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in young learners lives while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Essentials
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable Requirements
- Working toward gaining or have a university qualification, preferably related to teaching.
- Experience of working with children
Further Information
- Location: Kuwait
- Job type: Hourly Paid
- Contract type: Hourly Paid
- Hourly rate: KD 3.5
- Deadline to receive applications: 22 January 2026
This role is open for candidates who have the right to live and work and currently based in the work location
Please note that all applications should be submitted in English only.
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.
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