Primary School Teaching Assistant (Eligible to work in The Netherlands)

at  Amity International School Amsterdam

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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Teaching Assistant for Primary School to join our team at Amity International School Amsterdam. As a member of our school community, the successful candidate will be committed to promoting the values and philosophy of our school as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB).
This is a fixed-term position, but On-Call Cover Teaching positions are available too.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the class teacher and specialist teachers in the teaching of the essential elements of the PYP.
• Support the class teacher in preparing resources and ensuring all resources for a lesson are ready for use at its start.
• Engage with children in order to support or extend learning as appropriate.
• Generate a positive, productive and purposeful working atmosphere.
• Attend school meetings as required and contribute constructively to them.

Requirements:

• Completed advanced coursework or have a degree in the subject.
• Relevant assisting experience, with experience in teaching, tutoring, or mentoring valued.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey information to students, respond to their queries, and interact with teachers and colleagues.
• Highly organized, able to keep track of lesson plans, assignments, and other important materials.
• Good time management skills, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and able to handle unexpected situations and changes in the classroom environment.
• Should have empathy and be able to understand the challenges and struggles that students may face in their learning journey.
• Able to work well with other teachers, assistants, and school staff to provide the best learning experience for students.
• Creative, able to come up with innovative ideas and strategies to engage students and make learning fun and enjoyable.
• Able to think critically and analyze situations to provide effective solutions to problems that may arise in the classroom.
• Tech-savvy and able to adapt to new software and hardware quickly.

At Amity International School Amsterdam, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where our staff can grow and develop professionally. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to contribute towards the growth and success of our students, and be part of a vibrant and dynamic team

• Work closely with the class teacher and specialist teachers in the teaching of the essential elements of the PYP.
• Support the class teacher in preparing resources and ensuring all resources for a lesson are ready for use at its start.
• Engage with children in order to support or extend learning as appropriate.
• Generate a positive, productive and purposeful working atmosphere.
• Attend school meetings as required and contribute constructively to them