Technical Education Assistant

Team: Vavo
Location: Zaandam 
Salary scale: 6 (min. €2,494 - max. €3,578 based on a full-time appointment)
Type of vacancy: Temporary with a view to a permanent contract
With effect from: As soon as possible
Responding for: As soon as possible, but no later than 28 May 2026

Talland College is looking for an enthusiastic Technical Education Assistant for the Vavo department. Are you someone with knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and an interest in teaching students preparing for their HAVO and VWO exams? Then we are looking for you!

The function
As a TOA at Vavo Talland, you will support teachers of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and NLT with the practical aspects of these subjects. You will work closely with the teachers and contribute to the quality of lessons and student guidance. You are the face of our practical classrooms!

 The training and the team
Vavo Zaandam provides education for students who wish to obtain a HAVO or VWO diploma, or who wish to obtain one or more certificates that grant them access to further education at a university of applied sciences or university.
The teachers rapidly work through all exam material, develop exams, and mark results. The team largely consists of first-degree teachers who work very independently. 

Job requirements

Your profile
You are an enthusiastic and communicative individual who enjoys collaborating with various colleagues to make education as practical as possible. You enjoy interacting with students, helping them, but also addressing how they handle materials. You are organised and work methodically, ensuring materials are always ordered in good time and stored carefully.
You assist teachers of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and NLT with their teaching duties by:

• developing tests and exercises, and compiling practical work and final projects.;

• constructing test setups and building experimental setups, game situations, etc., for educational and research purposes;

• co-drafting manuals for the application of skills, for the use of equipment, and for the development of instructional materials and operational procedures;

• The supervision of pupils (instruction, safety monitoring, checking observations, assessing and recording results). 

You manage practice rooms (classrooms and storage) and equipment. You advise on the purchase of equipment, applications, materials and tools. You draw up maintenance schedules and ensure the timely replacement/renewal of the equipment and tools set up in the practice rooms.

Are you our new colleague?

• You are an engaged, enthusiastic employee who can work independently, plan and organise well.;

• You provide classroom support and invigilate during exam weeks.;

• You can work well with colleagues and are able to deal flexibly with circumstances.; 

• You have a technical education at MBO level 3 or 4 and preferably a qualification as an educational assistant/instructor. You have a coaching attitude and are flexible; 

Our offer
The working world and your profession are constantly changing. We stand for and aim for lifelong learning. For your professional and personal development, we have our Talland Academy, among other initiatives.
You can also count on excellent terms of employment, including:

• This is initially a temporary appointment for the period of one year, with the possibility of an extension;

• We offer the position in scale 6 (min. €2,494 - max. €3,578 based on a full-time appointment). Placement is also based on knowledge, experience and education.;

• holiday allowance of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.33%;

• group insurance;

• attractive vitality and lifestyle schemes.

Who are we?
Talland College believes in the power of togetherness. Only together can we do what we need to do: train skilled professionals who are essential to society. We achieve this with our 1800 employees, each with their own talents, ambitions, and qualities. At our locations in Noord-Holland, Alkmaar, Heerhugowaard, Hoorn, Purmerend, and Zaanstad, we provide over 200 vocational training courses. Within the "Start" sector, we offer, among other things, courses for non-native speakers, specific target groups, and vavo (pre-university education for adults). 
At Vavo, you’re given the space to shape your own work. This requires something from you: initiative, a critical eye, and the courage to speak to each other. We are there for each other, in both teaching and support services, so that you can enjoy doing your work together with your colleagues.

Details
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date for applications.

Information
For more information on the role, please contact Nicolien de Klerk, Training Manager., n.deklerk@talland.nl tel. 0640835552. 
If you are interested, we look forward to your response by 27 May 2026 at the latest.