Learning Support Assistant

(Part-time)(Mon-Fri 8.30am-12.30pm)
Infant School (5-7 years old)

Required for September 2017

Closing date 12pm on Friday 7th July
About the School
The British School of Amsterdam is an independent co-educational non-profit day school providing world class
learning for children from 3 to 18 years. Currently based on three campuses in the south of the city of
Amsterdam in the Netherlands, the school is organised into four departments: Early Years (3-5 years), Infant
(5-7 years), Junior (7-11 years) and Senior (11-18 years) each with its own head and team of staff. We
currently have 890 pupils across the school. The British School of Amsterdam is directed by a whole school
management team comprising the Principal, Bursar and the heads of the Early Years, Infant, Junior and Senior
schools. The Support Staff consists of admissions, catering, facilities, finance, HR, IT and marketing.

Our school offers a stimulating and caring environment, enabling all children to realise their full potential
academically and to develop the skills and confidence for a fulfilling and responsible life in a changing society.
We believe that education should nurture a love of learning, a sense of curiosity, a sense of self-worth and the
worth of others, a global awareness and a sense of responsibility. 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. Together, we aim to provide young people with the skills they will need to make informed
choices in a moral context throughout the rest of their lives.

We are, proudly, a non-selective school with high expectations of all pupils and staff. Our staff are the school's
greatest asset; they are professional, caring, committed and work together, whatever their role, to provide
the best possible education for the children in our care.

We are accredited by the UK Government as a British School Overseas offering the National Curriculum for
England leading to GCSEs and A-Levels. Our most recent inspection report can be found here.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our busy and
dynamic Infant School five days per week from 8.30am until 12.30pm. The Learning Support Assistant will
work one to one with a child requiring additional support in the classroom. The position advertised will initially
involve supporting a child in Year 1 (5 years old). The Learning Support Assistant is also expected to support
teaching and learning in the classroom generally and help teachers in the day to day running of the classroom.

Main responsibilities
General responsibilities
Provide one to one support for a child or children with
additional support needs in and outside of the classroom.
Work closely with the schools Learning Support Co-
ordinator, the class teacher and other professionals to help
plan appropriate support for the child or children you are
supporting.
Liaise with the class teacher, teaching assistant and other
school staff and professionals to share information
regarding the needs, targets and progress of the child or
children concerned and successful support strategies.
Provide support and assistance to class teachers in the day
to day operating environment of the classroom.
Work in partnership with the class teacher to help support
the teaching and learning in the classroom.
Perform any other reasonable duties prescribed by the
leadership team of the school.
Be a team player who puts the needs of the children, the
team and the school first.
Adhere to the schools policies and procedures including the expectation to maintain confidentiality.
Comply with health and safety regulations.
Comply with the schools requirements for the storage and security of pupil records at all times.
Take part in the wider life of the school, for example, attending school assemblies, meetings and staff
development e.g. INSET.
Supervise playtimes or lunchtime duties (when required to do so).
Keep up-to-date with school information, for example, bulletins, minutes of meetings.
Help to maintain and organise resources in the school pertaining to the child (ren) you work with.
Support and uphold the mission, vision and values of the School.

Terms and conditions

The post is part time, and in the first instance temporary for one year. Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Pension plan

Person specification
Essential skills:
Experience of working with children with Excellent communication skills
additional support needs Good up to date knowledge of the KS1
Enjoy working with children national curriculum
Good team member Flexibility
Excellent organisational skills Native (or near native) English speaker
Desirable:
Experience of working in an International school setting

Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and
volunteers to share in 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, and an
overseas check (where appropriate).

Application process
Please complete an application form (click here), which should include a supporting statement detailing why
you feel you are suitable for this position and what skills and experience you could bring to the role. Your
application form should include details of two referees who will be contacted for a confidential reference.

Please send your completed application form to l.welsh-boucard@britams.nl by 12 pm (Dutch time) on Friday
7th July 2017. Further information can be obtained by contacting the HR Manager at f.luzolo@britams.nl.

After the closing date we will contact successfully shortlisted candidates with more details about the interview
process. Interviews will take place in at the School in Amsterdam on Tuesday 11th July 2017.

The British School of Amsterdam

Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1
1077ME Amsterdam
www.britams.nl +31 (0)20 67 97 840