Special Education Teaching Assistants - Flex class


“Learning is at the heart of everything we do.”

The Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is a growing international school in Amsterdam. We are looking for a teaching assistant to support and coach students in our secondary “Flex class” and in the classroom. In the flex class we support students with their academic skills and learning behaviour. This is an exciting development in our school and we are looking for a skilled and experienced teaching assistant who can support our students in their first year in secondary education.

Special Education Teaching Assistant – Secondary School
Salary max. €2,961.- full-time per month | part time or full time | Amsterdam
Starting date: August 2024

Does this job suit you?
You are an inspirational assistant, who can stimulate students’ learning skills. You need to be an innovative and creative teaching assistant with experience and/or further education in special education and inclusion. You are experienced in working with students with behavior and learning challenges. You have experience in working in a classroom setting with the classroom teacher. You are an expert in scaffolding learning for students . You can contribute to a close school community and work as part of a dynamic and hardworking team.

Fine salary, lots of vacation, great work-life balance, and more!
Working at AICS means working at an internationally oriented educational institution with an open work culture. In addition, AICS offers:
● gross monthly salary: min. 2,136.-/max. 2,961.- (cao vo scale 4) full time basis before tax,
● end-of-year bonus of 8.33%,
● holiday payment of 8%,
● good work-life balance,
● attention to your employability,
● AICS is an IB World School and offers a wide range of professional development opportunities at local and international levels.

AICS offers a temporary contract with the possibility of a permanent contract in the future. You can also make use of various tax-friendly arrangements.

You need to have:
● Previous experience working as a teaching assistant,
● expertise in scaffolding learning to promote student independence,
● excellent knowledge and experience of different teaching and educational methodologies,
● an understanding and knowledge of different cultural backgrounds,
● the ability and initiative to help create and implement school policy,
● excellent command of the English language and general communication skills.

Furthermore, you have a collaborative mindset, are flexible, resilient, open to new ideas, and have a good sense of humour.

Do you want to apply?
Please submit your application via the apply button. You can respond until 10 May 2024. Please be informed that we reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date of the vacancy. All candidates do have equity in the process.

Internal candidates take priority over external candidates. Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.

About the Amsterdam International Community School (AICS)
The AICS is a Dutch International Primary and Secondary School. We are an IB World School school that offers PYP, MYP, DP, and CPl. Together with a number of other national Dutch schools we form ‘Esprit Scholen’. The AICS is a partly-state-funded community school, which enables us to deliver high-quality education at competitive fees. The AICS is a fully-accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and offers international education to internationally-mobile students from over 50 different nationalities.

The AICS currently offers Primary education to students aged 4-11 and Secondary education to students aged 11-18. The main language of instruction for classes is English. We are located on two campuses in the city of Amsterdam; AICS South and AICS Sandcastle South East where we provide international education for 2, 200 children in our primary and secondary schools. As of August 2021, the AICS is in collaboration with Stichting Kolom (a special education school group) to offer increased opportunities for special education for the children of international families via the AICS Student Support Centre. In September 2024, we will open the AICS student support center in our secondary school.

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