Vacant job

One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps little brother read his first words and the after-school staff who create laughter after school hours. We are childcare workers who help someone grow every day and the librarian who brings literature close. Together, we fight for knowledge, for meaning-making, and for a fun everyday life for children and young people. There is something beautiful in that. Do you also want to work for the future in Kiruna municipality? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration.

We look forward to hearing from you!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching assistants in Kiruna municipality work to help, support, and stimulate students in need of special support for learning, development, and independence. As a Teaching Assistant, you are centrally employed in the teaching assistant group but work out in our schools.

The work is carried out on behalf of the principal together with the responsible teacher based on the current curriculum and aims to create conditions that enable students to learn, acquire new knowledge, and develop into independent individuals. The teaching assistant supports students throughout the school day both in the classroom and during breaks and in after-school care, during meal and hygiene situations, and in other activities depending on the student's needs. We believe and want you to work to give the student the opportunity to become as independent as possible based on their circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has a high school diploma from the Child and Recreation program or other education that the employer deems appropriate. Previous experience in school activities is an advantage.

It is important to us that you have a genuine interest in children's development and their desire to learn. We are looking for someone who has the ability to inspire and motivate, but who is also attentive to the student's needs. You have empathetic skills, are calm, and patient. Collaborating with guardians and other staff is no problem for you as we believe you have a solution-focused approach and are driven by a positive attitude. You are happy to contribute new ideas and suggestions to drive the work forward.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Due to the law on suitability checks, you must be able to present an extract from the police criminal record upon employment. Order one directly when you submit your application, you can do so via the link https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 (https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623)

OTHER

To work with us, you must share Kiruna municipality's common values where respect, responsibility, and cooperation are the guiding principles.

We offer a pleasant working environment and stimulating tasks, and that you as an employee get a good balance between work and leisure.

We have many different benefits where you as an employee can train free of charge at various training facilities up to 5000 SEK/year, we have cabins in the mountains that you can rent, and we offer the opportunity to salary exchange for days off.

We strive for an even gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, we welcome employees from different backgrounds and work to make our workplaces accessible to everyone. Kiruna municipality sees full-time as a right and part-time as an opportunity. It is an advantage if you have knowledge of Finnish, Sámi, and/or Meänkieli as Kiruna municipality is an administrative area for these languages.

Kiruna municipality has made a medieval decision for this recruitment and therefore asks not to be contacted by advertisers or other sellers of recruitment services.