Teaching Assistant for Special Education Class secondary

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!

About us

The Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is a Dutch International Primary and Secondary School offering international education in English to 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.

This is what you bring

You are a colleague with strong collaboration skills, a flexible mindset, and a dedication to continuous development, including proactively using feedback to continuously improve your professional practice.

• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrable experience supporting adolescents with additional learning or wellbeing needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build positive professional relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• An ability to support students in developing increasing independence, self-regulation and participation in learning and school life.
• An understanding and knowledge of various cultural backgrounds
• Work collaboratively as an active member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team to support student learning, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Excellent command of the English language and communication skills, proficiency in the Dutch language is desirable
• A resilient attitude and a good sense of humor
• A commitment to the school’s mission to provide high-quality community-based international learning in the form of the IB programme

About the position

The teaching assistant role, in the secondary school special education programme (FYP), support students with additional learning and wellbeing needs to become increasingly independent and confident young people. Working as part of a dynamic team, the role supports students to access learning, participate in mainstream classes and thrive in school life.

We offer

• Salary in payscale 5, based upon knowledge and experience (min. €2582 -max. €3453 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
• MacBook (delete if not relevant)
• Staff outings and events

We offer a temporary contract for 0,8fte -1,0 fte with the prospect of a permanent position after one year based on proven suitability.

Are you interested?

Upload your cv and motivation letter via the Apply Now button. For questions, please reach out to recruitment@cb.espritscholen.nl. Please apply by 5 June 2026.

Do you have Esprit?

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.

Child safety

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.

Internal candidates are given priority. Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.