Educational Assistant, Chinese (Oct - Nov 2025) - Kennedy School

Kennedy School is inviting applications for an Educational Assistant, Chinese on a temporary basis.  The position will be full-time from 15 Oct to 25 Nov 2025.  

Responsibilities

• To collaborate with teachers to plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet students’ individual learning needs
• To support children in the learning of Chinese in the classroom alongside a Chinese Class teacher
• To use a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning and classroom management
• To work with children who require additional support
• To assist the teachers in some administrative or preparatory tasks
• To supervise the children during play and lunchtime
• To make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school

Requirements

• A good command of written and spoken Chinese and a reasonable command of English
• Sound behaviour management skills
• Enjoys working in a team
• Flexible and uses initiative
• Previous experience of working with children is an advantage
• The successful applicant will be offered a temporary full-time contract on a term-time basis.
• Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong. 

Closing Date:  25 Aug 2025 (11:59 PM, Hong Kong Time)   Applications must be submitted online through the ESF Recruitment website.   For enquiries, please contact Joanna Lim at +852 2579 5600 or jlim@kennedy.edu.hk.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

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There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.  www.esf.edu.hk