Work at TFA as a Nanny, Family Assistant or PA
Working through The Family Assistant means working for one family or one employer, with room for personal attention, depth and a real career. Since 2020 we have matched professional, reliable and experienced Nannies and Family Assistants with families, and our Executive Personal Assistants support entrepreneurs and executives.
Below you can read why candidates choose TFA, which three roles we fill and how the application procedure works.
Why work through The Family Assistant
At TFA you work in direct employment. That is unusual in this sector, because many Nannies work through the Dutch domestic services scheme. You are covered by social insurance, your employer pays employer contributions for you, you continue to be paid when you are ill and you are entitled to holiday days and holiday pay. You receive a contract for a fixed number of hours, with a minimum of 30 hours a week.
You also join an organisation with three core values: discretion, anticipation and taking work off people's hands. Those values shape how we work with families, and with you. Read more about The Family Assistant.
Three roles, three routes
Nanny
As a Nanny you work for one family and give your full attention to the children and their development, without the pressure of a large group. You also take on a supporting role for busy parents. Read all about becoming a Nanny through TFA.
Family Assistant
As a Family Assistant you help a busy family organise family life in the broadest sense. Think of outings and private events, the family diary, administration, supervising household staff and a healthy meal. Read all about becoming a Family Assistant through TFA.
Executive Personal Assistant
As an Executive Personal Assistant you support one CEO, founder or executive, professionally and privately. You bring structure and calm to a demanding diary. This role can be in direct employment with the employer or through the payroll of TFA. Read all about becoming an Executive Personal Assistant through TFA.
Not sure which role suits you? Read about the difference between a Nanny and a Family Assistant.
Alongside these three roles, families sometimes look for a Rota Nanny, who works in a fixed rotation, or a Bilingual Nanny who speaks a second language with the children every day.
The application procedure step by step
Because quality and reliability come first for us, we follow a set application procedure that helps you find your ideal match.
- You get in touch with us and we answer your questions about the work and the role that suits you.
- If you are interested, you send us your CV.
- We arrange a personal meeting. For Executive Personal Assistants this starts with an online introductory conversation, followed by a personal meeting at our office.
- You send us your most recent references, a valid Dutch certificate of good conduct (VOG) and your diplomas. For Nannies a valid first aid certificate is also required.
- If everything is in order, we welcome you to our team, you start the TFA Academy and we help you find a family or employer who suits you.
Exactly what we check, from references to the certificate of good conduct and diplomas, is set out on our screening and quality page, so you know in advance what is expected of you.
The TFA Academy and coaching throughout your career
Everyone who works through TFA follows the TFA Academy. This online training is compulsory and consists of modules you work through before and during your career. You learn about our way of working, your tasks and discretion, and about upbringing and child development, hospitality and etiquette, family management, healthy food and media literacy.
You can revisit the modules as a refresher and share experiences on the online noticeboard. We also give online masterclasses on etiquette, security, diary management, pedagogy and communication, where you meet other Nannies, Family Assistants and Personal Assistants.
We coach and support you as much as you need, throughout your whole career, so you get the most out of it.
What we ask of you
Do you recognise yourself in the points below? Then working through TFA will suit you.
- You are looking for depth in your work and want to keep developing in your field.
- You hold the right qualification. For Nannies a childcare related diploma, such as pedagogical worker, nurse, teaching assistant or primary teacher training. For Family Assistants and Executive Personal Assistants at least Dutch mbo level 4 and hbo level of thinking.
- You have a strong sense of responsibility and can carry a family or a demanding diary.
- You are service minded and flexible, and carry out the wishes of the family or employer.
- You are proactive, anticipate situations and switch easily between tasks.
- You are presentable, have good manners and are a role model.
- You are respectful and discreet with everything entrusted to you.
- You are available for a contract of at least 30 hours a week.
Where you work
We match families throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. Most families live in and around Amsterdam, Het Gooi, Utrecht, Amstelveen, The Hague and Wassenaar, Haarlem and Kennemerland, Rotterdam and Brabant, and in Belgium. We also work for families who spend part of the year abroad, for example on Ibiza or in Marbella.
Many families are international. If you speak English as well as Dutch, you may be matched with expat families and diplomats in The Hague.
Ready to start
Have a look at the current vacancies, or get in touch with your questions. We look forward to meeting you.
Quality
Carefully screened, personally guided
We take the entire selection and screening process off your hands.
- Personal interviewWe select every candidate personally and only introduce people we are convinced of.
- At least two referencesEvery candidate is screened on the basis of at least two references, which we check ourselves with previous families or employers.
- Valid certificate of good conductWe receive and check a valid Dutch certificate of good conduct (VOG).
- Diplomas and first aidRelevant diplomas, and for Nannies a first aid certificate for children and babies.
- TFA AcademyModules on topics such as parenting, child development, etiquette and taking care of the family.
- Direct employmentA full employment contract, for a lasting working relationship.
Coaching and guidance: one week after the start we get in touch and coach where needed. After 3 weeks, 6 months and 10 months there is another evaluation, and you can always contact us in between.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
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Get in touchHow many hours does a Nanny or Family Assistant work?
Our Nannies and Family Assistants work from 30 hours a week for one family, spread over 3 to 5 days a week.
How is a Nanny or Family Assistant employed?
On a full employment contract with the family. If you wish, we help draw up the contract.
How are candidates screened?
We hold personal interviews and check at least two references, a valid certificate of good conduct (VOG) and relevant diplomas. Nannies also hold a first aid certificate for children and babies.
How soon do we receive candidates?
Our aim is to present suitable candidates to you within four to eight weeks of the search being confirmed. For each candidate you receive a cv, a short description, a salary indication and the possible starting date.
What is the difference between a Nanny and a Family Assistant?
A Nanny mainly focuses on the care and development of the children. A Family Assistant focuses more on organising the whole family.
Do you also work outside the Netherlands?
Yes. The Family Assistant works internationally, including in Belgium, and also in places such as Ibiza, Marbella, Dubai and New York.