.Teaching Centre Assistant Date: 21 Oct 2024 Location: Bilbao, European Union, ES Company: British Council British Council Pay band: 2 Department: English and Exams Contract type: Indefinite Closing Date: Monday 4th November 2024 (23:59 GMT) Role Purpose: To support the coordinator and class teachers in Teaching and Learning and with the care and well-being of the children at the British Council. Main Accountabilities/Responsibilities but not limited to the following: To ensure the wellbeing and safety of pupils for all activities at all times. To ensure a safe and secure learning environment in the classroom and in all areas of the school. To ensure the use of effective strategies to promote positive behaviour of all pupils in the class. To receive and welcome students on the premises and those who may be late for class and inform parents about absences or any issues. To help the class teacher ensure that physical and emotional needs of the children are catered for and to take measures to ensure their health and safety at all times, including during break duties. To support and create attractive and interactive displays to extend learning both within and beyond the classroom. To use equipment and resources that are suitable for the size and maturity of the children in the class. To set up and clear the learning environment before and after each lesson as required. To keep classroom areas and corridors tidy and free of clutter. To be prepared to change and clean children if necessary (intimate care). To pass on any information that comes to you in written or verbal form quickly and accurately. In agreement with the teacher, inform parents of any incidents that may have occurred during the day. To take an active part in the class activities setting up planned activities, supporting pupils and responding appropriately. To take an active part in centre competitions and events. To support any initiatives put into action in the centre. To use effective language, questioning and understanding to support learning activities. To demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working under the guidance of the Class teacher (C.T.). To use English on all occasions except when a child is distressed or when clarification in Spanish is needed. Work with substitute teacher if main teacher is absent. To assist with back-office admin duties when needed. Off-site specific duties: To support Early Years teachers and off-site coordinator with collection of children from the playground before the beginning of classes. Help collect children who are missing from their class once the class has started. In agreement with the coordinator, inform parents of any absences. To work with more than one group of children if necessary. Other important features or requirements of the job: Lunchtimes and evening work. Availability until end of June (September to June). There must be no legal impediment to prevent the post holder from working with children