Primary Special Education Teaching Assistant - Temporary - Maternity Leave Cover

Do you want to be part of an international IB school in Amsterdam where learning is at the heart of everything we do? Then we invite you to apply!

The Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is a Dutch International Primary and Secondary School offering international education in English to approximately 2400 students of more than 80 different nationalities who are (temporarily) living in the Netherlands and are enjoying high quality, accessible, community based international learning.

The AICS is a partly-state-funded community school, which enables us to deliver high-quality education at competitive fees. We were the first school in the Netherlands to offer the full IB continuum (IB, PYP, MYP, DP and CP) and are a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).

AICS students value and embrace differences and diversity. Our education aims to teach our students to become compassionate and wise human beings through knowledge and inquiry.

The AICS is guided by the core values of belonging
, a possibility mindset
, and learning for life
, fostering a supportive community in which students, staff and parents feel valued, approach challenges with optimism, and are committed to continuous personal and academic development.

You are a teaching assistant who values collaboration
, demonstrates flexibility in a dynamic learning environment, and is committed to the continuous development of both students and your own professional practice.

• At least two years of primary school teaching assistant experience - experience preferably in a special education setting
• Excellent knowledge and experience of special education teachingmethodologies - experience preferably in a Dutch Speciaal Basisonderwijs setting (SBO)
• An understanding and knowledge of various cultural backgrounds
• Excellent command of the English language and communication skills
• A commitment to the school’s mission to provide high-quality community-based international learning in the form of the IB programme
• A resilient attitude and a good sense of humour
• You excel in supporting the planning and organizing engaging lessons while building and maintaining strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

You are a teaching assistant for one of our primary special education classes at our AICS South East Campus. You have a strong understanding of special education practices, ideally with experience in a Dutch Speciaal Basis Onderwijs (SBO) setting.

You feel confident being part of a large school community, collaborating on curriculum planning and enjoy working as part of a professional team. You are able to cater for students with many different social, emotional, and educational needs, from a variety of different cultural backgrounds and countries.

This is a temporary 0.4-0.6 fte position covering a maternity leave, starting at the beginning of February 2027.

• Salary in scale 4 for support staff, based upon knowledge and experience (min. €2.554
  -max. €3.309, full-time per month, before tax)
• End-of-year bonus of 8.33%
• A holiday allowance in May (8%)
• Good work-life balance which includes school holidays
• An excellent pension plan with ABP
• A wide range of vitality and wellbeing benefits
• A wide range of professional development opportunities
• Mac Book
• Staff outings and events

For questions, please reach out to recruitmentritscholen.nl

The AICS is one of the 15 Esprit schools. At Esprit Schools, we offer innovative education. And challenge ourselves to do things differently. We want to explore the world of education without the boxes and categories. Ultimately aiming for learning beyond boundaries. For that, we need you. Your ideas. Your energy. Your Esprit.

The Amsterdam International Community School is committed to providing a safe learning environment for our staff and students. Reference checks will include child protection verification for all serious candidates. A police clearance certificate for previous countries of employment and a Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag (VOG) are required for all staff.