Healthy School Canteen Teaching Assistant

Stappeninhetonderwijs; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution

Laptop

Bicycle scheme

Good Habitz trainings

8.33% end-of-year bonus

Gym membership contribution

Public transport reimbursement

Job summary

Vonk is hiring a Teaching Assistant for the Schagen de Boomgaard branch to guide pupils in running the healthy school canteen. You’ll work with groups of 14–16 year-olds, give clear instructions on canteen duties, HACCP and allergen rules, and track progress.

You’ll also manage stock, oversee orders and help create a safe, engaging learning environment. Mon 09:00–14:30; Fri 09:00–14:30. Schagen de Boomgaard, NL.

Qualifications

• At least a vocational education (MBO) level 4 diploma as a Teaching Assistant.
• Demonstrable experience with pupils.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is an advantage.
• Good pedagogical and didactic skills.
• An affinity with the target audience is an advantage.
• A first aid / emergency response certificate is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HACCP and allergen legislation.
• You are enterprising, flexible and dare to take the initiative.
• You are good at motivating and managing pupils.

Responsibilities

• Guide pre-vocational pupils aged 14–16 in running the healthy school canteen.
• Provide clear and enthusiastic instructions about canteen work including HACCP and allergens.
• Track pupil progress according to fixed schedules and encourage responsibility.
• Manage stock and orders to ensure a smoothly running canteen.

Skills

Experience with pupils

Pedagogical skills

Didactic skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

MBO level 4 Teaching Assistant

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Allergen legislation knowledge

First aid certificate

Job description

Make your own way at Spark

At Vonk, we believe in education that matters! We offer a wide range of courses, from vmbo and mbo to courses and corporate training, with a strong focus on themes that shape the future: sustainability, technology, innovation and the welfare ofhumans, animals and nature. Whether you are young or old, we encourage everyone to develop their talents - and that includes our employees. Working together and learning together are at the heart of Vonk!

Every day, we work with passion and responsibility to provide education that meets the needs of the region and the future. Are you looking for a job where you can not only grow, but also contribute to shaping valuable education? Then Vonkis the place for you!

The Schagen de Boomgaard branch is looking, effective from 1 October 2026, for a

Teaching Assistant Healthy School Canteen – 0.2411 FTE (sickness cover)

What will you do?

In this role you guide pre-vocational secondary education pupils in running our healthy school canteen, a fantastic learning project that has been run by pupils themselves for over eight years and is part of their exam programme.

You work with small groups of pupils aged 14 to 16 and give them clear and enthusiastic instructions about working in the canteen, including HACCP and allergen rules. You track their progress according to fixed schedules and encourage them to take responsibility. At the same time, you ensure a smoothly running canteen by taking charge of stock management and orders. Thanks to your guidance, pupils experience a safe, pleasant learning environment in which they can truly grow.

You work on Mondays and Fridays from 09:00 to 14:30.

Job requirements

• At least a vocational education (MBO) level 4 diploma as a Teaching Assistant;
• Demonstrable experience with pupils;
• Experience in the hospitality industry is an advantage;
• Good pedagogical and didactic skills.
• An affinity with the target audience is an advantage.
• A first aid / emergency response certificate is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HACCP and allergen legislation.
• You are enterprising, flexible and dare to take the initiative.
• You are good at motivating and managing pupils.

Employment conditions

• freedom, autonomy and space for your input and ideas;
• a close-knit team of engaged colleagues where interaction and attention to each other are important;
• a workplace with an eye for the natural environment and sustainability;
• your own control over - and opportunity for - your personal growth and professional development with the right facilities and support;
• attractive secondary employment benefits, including a monthly contribution to health insurance, a laptop, a bicycle scheme, unlimited training courses through Good Habitz, an end-of-year bonus of 8.33%%, a contribution towards a gym membership, and full reimbursement of public transport travel expenses for commuting.

The position is valued on scale 6 of the MBO collective labour agreement, which ranges from a minimum of €2,494 to a maximum of €3,578 gross per month for a full-time employment. Your position within the scale will be determined by your profile and experience.

Working at Schagen de Boomgaard

In Schagen, we educate our pupils and students to become confident global citizens! Within a safe and trusted environment, we help nearly 600 pupils, 60 students and 100 colleagues develop to their full potential.

You will work in an enthusiastic and innovative team that actively contributes to educational innovation. Besides theoretical and practical subjects, we pay attention to green & sustainability, culture, healthy food and sports & exercise.

In our Technolab, you will discover the latest (green) technologies such as robotics, drones, virtual reality, 3D printing, programming and laser cutting. Located in the heart of the Kop van Noord-Holland area, you can get there easily by car or public transport.

Ready to help build the future?

Spark inspires! At Vonk, we don't just look inwards and at the present, but focus our open and curious eyes mainly outwards. We look ahead to the professions of the future and are committed to lifelong development. In doing so, we cooperate intensively in and with the region, including with the business community and the government, locally, regionally and provincially. Vonk stands for broad, complete, comprehensive and attractive education in the field of vmbo, mbo and vavo. Vonk was created by the merger of Clusius College and ROC Kop van Noord-Holland. Enterprising and innovative are our core values. We also set great store by connection, autonomy and trust. We offer good support and an environment where you can develop yourself further, get inspired and motivate each other. Will you join us?