The British School in the Netherlands (BSN) is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our inclusive and supportive learning community at our Senior School Voorschoten campus in The Hague.

Our goal at the BSN is to provide a secure happy and stimulating learning environment where all students are supported to achieve their full potential. We are proud of our high-quality Additional Educational Needs (AEN) provision which offers tailored support to ensure that every student can access the curriculum effectively and meaningfully.

These LSA roles involve direct support for students with a range of additional needs including neurodiversity language and literacy difficulties and social communication challenges. Support is provided both within the classroom and through targeted withdrawal sessions in close partnership with classroom teachers and the AEN team.

The School

The British School in the Netherlands is arranged into four separate campuses. The Senior School Voorschoten is a large modern and very well-equipped campus which serves international students as well as local students from the surrounding area. The campus is situated between the Hague and Leiden with excellent public transport motorway and bicycle connections (10 minutes by train to the centre of the Hague).

This is an exciting time to join one of the oldest British International schools in Europe as we continue to cement our reputation both locally and globally. Our student body is motivated to succeed our families are hugely supportive and our colleagues are welcoming innovative and of the highest calibre.

The Candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience of successfully supporting students with language learning and literacy needs as well as social communication & interaction needs;

• Excellent clear levels of spoken and written English; good communication and interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with a variety of audiences;

• An ability to take initiative and work independently as well as being able to contribute as part of a large team; youll be keen to get involved with extra-curricular activities and the schools wider community;

• Strong planning organisation and record-keeping skills; experience with a range of ICT applications such as Outlook and Excel;

• A flexible approach to work a good sense of humour and positive response to change;

• A good knowledge of the British National Curriculum;

• Experience working with children and young people aged 11-18.

Application Process:

If you are excited by what you have read so far please follow these steps to apply for this role:

1. Please download and complete theApplication Formon your desktop.

2. Once the Application Form is completed you can submit it by clicking on the Apply button below where you will be able to upload the completed Application Form.

3. Please do not send any documents directly to the schools nor CVs as these will not be considered. ONLY Application Forms received via this platform will be reviewed.

The closing date for applications: 26 November 2025 at 17:00hrs CEST.

Start date: January 2026

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to appoint and close the advert before the deadline if we find an exceptional candidate.

* The candidate must be eligible to work in The Netherlands.

Safer Recruitment

The BSN is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process that includes verification of qualifications obtaining two supervisory references (including current employers) checks on social media accounts and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in your application will be addressed during interview.

As one of Europes leading British international schools the BSN is a vibrant diverse and well-established yet innovative employer. We have 4 school campuses in and around The Hague where our Professional Development Academy and Central Services teams are based. Careers at BSN are challenging rewarding and theres a real opportunity to make a difference. Youll work within a thriving community of more than 80 different nationalities (students and staff). We offer competitive salaries; attractive benefits and we recognise that our staff deserve excellent professional development opportunities and support.

For more information please view our campuses or take our virtual tour.