Supply Teaching Assistant (Primary School) - Early Years & Junior Schools

We are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to provide support throughout the school year on a Supply basis, in our primary school section: Early Years School (ages 3-6 years) and Junior Schools (6-11 years).

Successful candidates should have some experience of working in relevant teaching-related or associated fields, and specifically with younger children aged 3 - 11 years. A teaching qualification (Primary School or Early Childhood Education) or university degree are preferred, along with experience of the British curriculum (or similar). At The British School of Amsterdam, we closely follow the British Schools' curriculum and we offer the best in British education to our students.

Supply work is offered on a zero hour contract basis. Work hours are not guaranteed, and the work is mostly part-time. Supply work requires flexibility, and the availability to work for us at short notice, to cover for planned or unplanned staff absences. Supply work is varied and offers an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with our school's curriculum & processes, and can sometimes lead to further work opportunities at the school.  

IMPORTANT: Applicants should reside within commuting distance of the school, and must have the legal ability to work in the Netherlands through citizenship, residence permit, or a valid work visa.

Key Responsibilities  

• To provide support and assistance to class teachers in the day-to-day operating environment of the classroom and playground.   
• To ensure a close match between the learning experiences offered and the individual needs of the children in the class, so as to give each child an opportunity to achieve the maximum of his/her capability, providing children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become independent learners.  
• To create a secure, happy, and stimulating classroom environment, maintaining the highest standards of organization and discipline, and a high standard of display both in the classroom and in other areas of the school.  
• To foster each child’s self-image and self-esteem and establish relationships that are based on mutual respect, and ensure that the school’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities, and discipline are promoted in everyday classroom organization and practice.

Person specification

The successful supply teaching assistant will ideally have:   

• Experience working with Primary aged pupils (children 6-11 years)
• OR experience of working with Early Years pupils (children 3-6 years)   
• Experience working with the English National Curriculum   
• Experience and understanding of a wide range of learning abilities   
• Professional understanding of the educational needs of children   
• International School experience is desirable

Required skills & competencies: 

• Excellent English skills (verbal & written)
• Excellent organizational and classroom skills   
• Good communication skills
• Flexible, cooperative approach to work   
• Strong IT skills to support teaching and learning   
• Good understanding of assessment for learning   
• Ability to work effectively with others and as part of a team   
• A proactive approach to continual professional development   
• Positive & good-humoured approach, energy, and a willingness to learn

Applications Process

Candidates should use the TES application process. Applications should include a cover letter, addressed to the Principal, Ruth Sanderson, and the contact details for two referees.

Safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks, and other safeguarding checks including certificates of good conduct and overseas checks (where appropriate).