Learning Support Assistant

Britams; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The British School of Amsterdam is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across all Key Stages in the Senior School. The role involves assisting teaching staff, monitoring progress, and contributing to an inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will work under the Head of Learning Support (Senior School) and may also support the pastoral team as a Form Tutor.

Job description

The British School of Amsterdam is currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant in its Senior School department. The person appointed will be responsible for supporting the learning of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities and/or additional learning needs across all Key Stages in the Senior School. The LSA Team are line managed by the Head of Learning Support (Senior School). The role may also involve supporting our pastoral team as a Form Tutor.

For further information about the role and its responsibilities, please consult the attached PDF.

Safeguarding

The British School of Amsterdam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share 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 background checks overseas (where appropriate).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The British School of Amsterdam is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society and leads to a cognitive diversity which promotes excellence in all areas.

The British School of Amsterdam is a premium British international school, providing world-class teaching and quality education since 1978. We offer the best in British education to over 1,100 pupils enrolled at the school across three sections: Early Years (3-6 years), Juniors (6-11 years) and Seniors (11-18 years).

We are, proudly, a non-selective school with high expectations of all pupils. In a recent BSO inspection report, the school was described as ".. providing high quality education, much of which is outstanding". As a school, we seek to develop inquiring, imaginative, fascinated, knowledgeable and caring young people with an eagerness for knowledge and a sense of value.

With more than 230 employees working in the school, our staff is the school's greatest asset. Together, we are committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for our team, and share in a commitment to providing the best possible education for the children in our care.

We are accredited by the UK Government as a British School Overseas (BSO) offering the Curriculum for England including GCSEs and A-Levels, and proud members of COBIS (Council of British International Schools), HMC (The Head's Conference), and AoBSO (Association of British Schools Overseas).

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