Residential Course Assistant

Bell is recruiting an enthusiastic and organised Residential Course Assistant to support in the smooth operation of our Young Learner programme this Summer. As a course assistant, you’ll work to support both students and staff, from administrative tasks, to assisting with activities and study tour excursions, you’ll be helping to deliver a high-quality course for our students.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Carry out general administration duties including photocopying and filing, working with electronic documents and spreadsheets, and manning the course office as required.
• Resources Management: Assist with the unpacking and distribution of resources, and complete and maintain comprehensive stock and facilities status checks.
• Activity Assistance: Support activity leaders and teachers during lessons, activities, and excursions, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, stepping into various roles when needed.
• Residential Supervision: Monitor students during residential hours, ensuring house rules are followed and providing assistance as needed.
• Safety and Wellbeing: Act as a responsible and approachable figure, responding to student needs and concerns, and escalating issues when necessary.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in administration, customer service, or working with young people is an advantage.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare at all times.
• Flexibility to adapt to the varied nature of the role.
• Willingness to live on-site for the duration of the Summer Explorer programme.

At Bell, we believe that English is more than a language. It's a stepping stone that will help you achieve your dreams. For nearly 70 years, we have provided unforgettable learning experiences to students and teachers from around the world, transforming the lives of over one million. Through our teaching approach we encourage students to aim high, exceed their learning goals and become confident users of the English language. Frank Bell opened his first language school in Cambridge in 1955, which still operates today. Since then, Bell has grown from one prestigious English language school in Cambridge to an internationally recognised, high-quality education business which unlocks the world for its students through learning English and learning in English. Today, Bell offers English language courses to juniors and adults, prepares students for university in the UK and trains the world's English Language teachers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with onsite accommodation and all meals provided.
• Full training and ongoing support, providing opportunities for future career growth and promotions.
• The opportunity to work in a diverse, multicultural environment, with students and staff from across the globe.
• Free access to excursions and activities, including trips to London, Cambridge and Brighton.
• Company paid induction upon arrival onsite to give you the best start with Bell.
• Company paid Enhanced DBS check.

Bell is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

• A DBS/Police Check will be requested in the event of a successful application.
• We do not accept DBS Checks undertaken by other organisations (unless you are on the update service).
• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
• All references will be followed up and reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason you should not be engaged in situations where you have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.
• Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

Apply now to join our team and play a key role in shaping unforgettable experiences for young learners this summer.