Since opening its doors in 1999, the European School of Brussels III is committed to provide a high-level, multilingual and multicultural education. Every day, pupils of different nationalities, allocated in seven language sections (German, English, French, Czech, Greek, Spanish, Dutch) stand alongside, discovering and sharing knowledges in an environment of respect, solidarity, tolerance and dialogue. As in each European School, the words of Marcel Decombis (Director of the European School of Luxembourg between 1953 and 1960) which express the very essence of our mission, have been sealed in parchment into the foundation stones of the school: “(…) Educated side by side, untroubled from infancy by divisive prejudices, acquainted with all that is great and good in the different cultures, it will be borne in upon them as they mature that they belong together. Without ceasing to look to their own lands with love and pride, they will become in mind Europeans, schooled and ready to complete and consolidate the work of their fathers before them, to bring into being a united and thriving Europe.”

*The person hired may be asked to also teach Dutch as a foreign language (L3/L4)

The European Schools are an intergovernmental organisation offering multilingual and multicultural education.

Job description

The Educational support teachers are hired under the employee status.

The Educational support teacher

• will work with pupils who need Educational Support and who have special educational needs (learning, emotional, behavioural and/or physical needs);
• will use appropriated differentiated teaching methods and support pupils in developing appropriate learning strategies using adapted teaching material;
• will undertake detailed observation and assessment and support Class and Subject teachers in early identification of educational support needs;
• will decide on the most appropriate teaching strategies for the pupil, in consultation with the class or subject teacher and any other professionals working with the pupil;
• will write a Learning Plan (group or individual) in cooperation with the class/subject teacher;
• will liaise and work under the coordination of the Support Coordinator; 
• will liaise and cooperate with the Class or Subject teachers and the other members of the team during the learning process, advising them on the various learning profiles of pupils with specific learning needs and special education needs and innovative approaches in teaching and learning to cater for those needs;
• liaise with external experts and therapists working under tripartite agreement
• will evaluate the pupil’s progress;
• will keep records of achievement in order to have accessible information when needed;
• will liaise with parents about the child’s progress and needs in cooperation with the class/subject teacher;
• will attend meetings and training work.

Qualifications and training:

• Native speaker or thorough knowledge of Dutch (C1/C2 level certified if not native speaker.
• Knowledge of at least one second working language of the school (French/German/English) would be an advantage.
• Very good knowledge of other languages of existing sections in the school (asset).
• University degree (validated by the national authorities) permitting to teach in the primary/nursery/secondary cycle.
• Qualification and experience in the area of Educational Support/Inclusive education/special education needs.
• Qualification to teach Dutch as a foreign language are an advantage.
• European citizen or person having a valid working permit in Belgium

Skills and knowledge
The ideal candidate

• values the diversity of learners;
• understands and recognizes the key principles of inclusive quality education;
• has a constructive view of learners’ difference;
• supports all pupils, particularly those receiving educational support;
• has a sound knowledge of strategies for use with students with learning difficulties;
• understands the developmental levels of children;
• has knowledge of different methods and systems of assessment of learning;
• has knowledge to develop and adapt conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils;
• has knowledge of specialised teaching material adapted to particular educational support needs;
• is able to develop a relation system based on a warm, encouraging, positive and supportive attitude (non-confrontational);
• has strong behaviour management skills;
• is flexible, creative and able to develop and adapt resources, to motivate children and youngsters;
• promotes a safe, supportive and encouraging learning environment;
• possesses effective teamwork skills with other professionals, including external experts, staff working under tripartite agreements and experts working in national resources centres;
• has good mediation skills with parents and families; 
• is able to reflect on the (own) practice;
• is willing to continually learning and updating their knowledge (continuous personal professional development);
• has good organisational, time management and planning skills;
• and has a strong motivation in teaching in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

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• A cover letter
• Your Curriculum Vitae, if possible in "Europass" format
• Copy of your diploma(s)
• Contact information of your last employer (if possible)

The subject of the email must be indicated as follows: B3-2025-11/NAME First name (example: B3-2025-11/SCHILD Martina).

It is imperative to name the subject exactly as stated above AND to send the application only to the specified email address because the system does not recognize applications named or sent in any other way. This also means that it is necessary not to leave any spaces between the reference, the slash and the surname/first name. 

Correct: B3-2025-11/NAME First name; incorrect: B3-2025-11 / NAME first name

Please note that applications which do not comply with the before mentioned instructions will not be taken into consideration.

Deadline for applications: 24 mars 2025

Successful candidates will be invited to an interview before a Selection Committee.

Selected candidates must provide a criminal record extract (Model 596-2 for access to an activity related to education in Belgium or any other similar document from their country of origin) before starting employment.