Lab Assistant for Sciences (Technische Onderwijs Assistent)

European School The Hague Secondary; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.33% year-end bonus

ABP pension scheme

Travel expense contribution

Job summary

European School The Hague Secondary is seeking a Lab Assistant for Sciences to support Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Integrated Science in a multicultural setting. You will prepare experiments, test demonstrations and assist teachers with practical lessons while ensuring safety and orderly labs.

The role requires science qualifications, English fluency, ICT skills, and the ability to work both independently and with others in a 0.6 FTE contract.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in a science discipline (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or an MBO Level 4 Technical Education Assistant qualification.
• Sound knowledge of science education within a school environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good ICT skills and ability to work with educational technology.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive, reliable and able to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Preparing experiments and practical demonstrations for Biology, Integrated Science, Physics and Chemistry.
• Testing experiments to ensure they can be delivered successfully in class.
• Consulting with teachers and advising on practical activities and demonstrations.
• Developing and refining practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Advising teachers on laboratory safety procedures and classroom safety rules.
• Carrying out minor repairs to laboratory equipment and materials.
• Managing laboratory stock and ordering equipment and consumables.
• Attending meetings with teachers and fellow TOAs.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-equipped laboratory with accurate inventory and labelling.
• Supporting teachers in supervising larger classes during practical lessons.

Job description

Lab Assistant for Sciences (Technische Onderwijs Assistent)

Working pattern: 0.6 FTE (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Salary indication: minimum €2672 and a maximum of €3610 (scale 6, pro-rata)

Start date: 01.11.2026

Deadline for application: 27.09.2026

Located in the international heart of the Netherlands, The European School The Hague offers a rich and dynamic learning environment. We provide complete Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education, guiding our students toward the prestigious European Baccalaureate.

With a dedicated team of qualified professionals, we are committed to delivering high-quality education that nurtures both academic achievement and personal growth. Here, students from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and thrive in an inclusive and inspiring community. Our Primary and Secondary schools are situated on two spacious campuses in The Hague's International Zone, working closely together with a shared vision and mission as part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation.

The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation is a school community with three primary schools and five secondary schools with an international character. The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation is a diverse educational organization with decades of experience and a strong reputation.

When you work in ESH's Science Departments as a lab assistant, you will be part of a multicultural team consisting of four TOAs supporting passionate science teachers in four language sections. We value teamwork and a culture of collaboration in which we are all lifelong learners. Our teachers aim to deliver engaging practical lessons in Biology, Integrated Science, Chemistry and Physics, and need your support to prepare the materials in advance. We are looking for a lab assistant able to support preparing experiments in Biology and Integrated Science, but who can also help in Physics or Chemistry when required.

As a TOA you will assist the Science departments (Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science and Physics) with different tasks such as:

• Preparing experiments and practical demonstrations.
• Testing experiments where necessary to ensure they can be delivered successfully in class.
• Consulting with teachers and providing advice on practical activities and demonstrations.
• Developing and refining practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Advising teachers on laboratory safety procedures and classroom safety rules.
• Carrying out minor repairs to laboratory equipment and materials.
• Managing laboratory stock and ordering equipment and consumables.
• Attending meetings with teachers and fellow TOAs.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-equipped laboratory, including accurate inventory management and labelling.
• Supporting teachers in supervising larger classes during practical lessons.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in a science discipline (such as Biology, Chemistry or Physics) and/or a Technical Education Assistant qualification (MBO Level 4 or equivalent).
• Sound knowledge of science education within a school environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good ICT skills and the ability to work with educational technology.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and health and safety procedures.
• Recent experience as a technical teaching assistant (TOA) in secondary education is desirable.
• Experience in an international and/or intercultural educational environment is an advantage.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive, reliable and able to take initiative.
• Well organised, resourceful and solution-oriented.
• Patient, approachable and supportive.
• Living in the Netherlands with a working permit

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of Something Special: Shape the creative minds of our diverse student body in an international setting.
• We offer a salary aligned with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO VO). The salary is a minimum of €2672 and a maximum of €3610 for a full-time contract on scale 6 OOP and the step offered will depend on your level of experience.
• 8% holiday allowance (May)
• 8.33% year-end bonus (December)
• Monthly contribution towards travel expenses (if applicable)
• ABP pension scheme
• Number of options for tax benefits regarding, e.g. trade union dues, the costs of sports (for instance, fitness membership fees and the purchase of a bicycle (for commuting purposes)
• Collective/group occupational disability insurance IPAP (Loyalis)
• Discount on various insurances (additional insurance on the health care package, home content, legal aid, liability insurance policies and more)
• Grow and Learn: Enjoy ongoing professional development in a supportive and innovative environment. Every teacher has a personal budget for professional development.

Please note that all the amounts mentioned above are on a pro rata basis.

Our recruitment procedure is subject to the Recruitment code. The purpose of the code is to provide a standard for a transparent and fair recruitment and selection procedure. ESH requests all applicants to read the code before applying carefully.

Information about the European School can be found on www.europeanschoolthehague.nl and www.rijnlandslyceum.nl. The website of the European Schools www.eursc.eu explains the European Schools' system and regulations.