Teaching Assistant

The British School in the Netherlands; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The British School in the Netherlands in The Hague invites applications for a Teaching Assistant in our Junior School Vlaskamp (JSV) campus, to support learners in Year 4. You will work alongside class teachers in indoor and outdoor settings, fostering academic and social development within a highly inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will be fluent in English, with a flexible, patient, and collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Fluent English speaker with a flexible approach.
• Patient, caring, and able to work well in a team.
• Experience supporting Year 4 students in inclusive settings.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning and assist teachers in delivery of the curriculum.
• Foster students' academic, social and independent skills; work both indoors and outdoors as part of a professional team.

Skills

Fluent English

Flexible approach

Patience

Teamwork

Student support

Education

CACHE Level 2

Equivalent childhood education qualification

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our Junior School Vlaskamp (JSV) campus in The Hague, working to support learners in Year 4.

You will be joining a highly professional team of Teaching Assistants who teach alongside the class teachers both in indoor and outdoor settings. You will need to develop an understanding of supporting children in a highly inclusive environment and will follow the pedagogy modelled by all professionals working across the school. You will play an important part in fostering academic and social development.

The successful candidate:

Applicants should be fluent English speakers, and need to have a flexible approach to their role. The role of Teaching Assistant is to support teaching and learning and to assist the teacher(s) in the delivery of the school’s curriculum. Our team of Teaching Assistants also play an important part in the fostering of students' personal, social and independence skills.

We are looking for a candidate with relevant experience working with groups of children of this age group. Candidates should be qualified as a Teaching Assistant at Cache level 2, hold an equivalent qualification in childhood education or relevant experience within a school setting.

As a Teaching Assistant, you have a patient and caring attitude and are committed to helping students progress. Also, you must have the ability to work well and collaboratively within a team. In addition, you will also have:

• Confidence working with students both individually and in small groups who have varied needs;
• Knowledge of the British curriculum and working within Key Stage 2;

The salary range for this position is €3181,43 - €3964,63 gross EUR monthly (full‑time), depending on experience, including the 9% holiday pay.

The closing date for applications: Sunday, 27th September at 16:00hrs CEST.

Start date: October 2026

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to appoint and close the advert before the deadline if we find an exceptional candidate.

Safer Recruitment

The BSN is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process that includes verification of qualifications, obtaining two supervisory references (including current employer's), checks on social media accounts and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in your application will be addressed during interview.

As one of Europe’s leading British international schools, the BSN is a vibrant, diverse and well-established yet innovative employer. We have 4 school campuses in and around The Hague where our Professional Development Academy and Central Services teams are based. Careers at BSN are challenging, rewarding and there’s a real opportunity to make a difference. You’ll work within a thriving community of more than 80 different nationalities (students and staff). We offer competitive salaries; attractive benefits and we recognise that our staff deserve excellent professional development opportunities and support.

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