Vacant job

Ref: 20260454

Job Responsibilities

As a teaching assistant, you will work closely with the responsible primary school teacher and be part of a team. You will follow one or more students during the school day and in after-school care, providing the support needed for the student to participate in lessons and develop according to their capabilities.

You will work with students who need extra support to keep up with the lessons. This may involve reading and writing difficulties, concentration issues, psychosocial challenges, and/or various types of disabilities.

Your main job responsibilities include:

• Helping the student(s) keep up with the lessons
• Supporting the student(s) in finding calm in their studies
• Creating structure, safety, and clarity in the school day

The work may involve complex or challenging situations where knowledge of low-arousal approaches is important. Teaching and support may sometimes take place outside the classroom.

In addition to classroom work, your responsibilities may also include:

• Training various daily living skills together with the student(s)
• Being a support during breaks, in changing rooms, and during transitions
• Accompanying on excursions
• Providing support in after-school care

In this role, you contribute to the cognitive and social development of students and actively work towards good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues.

Qualifications

You who are applying have:

• Completed upper secondary education (education from the child and youth program is an advantage)
• At least two years of work experience, including work with children and youth
• Previous experience working in primary school with students in need of special support
• Good knowledge of and work experience with NPF and behavioral issues

We would like you to have:

• Good knowledge of the school curriculum and other governing documents
• Knowledge of how different disabilities affect the student's learning and how best to compensate for these

Of course, you have a professional attitude and work to create good relationships with our students, their guardians, and your colleagues.

Other qualities and skills may be requested based on the needs and specifications of the organization.

About the Workplace

Within the Bulltofta principal area, students in grades F-6 attend school, with approximately 500 students distributed among the three schools: Bulltoftaskolan, Karlshögsskolan, and Mölletoftaskolan. In the Bulltofta principal area, we aim high and work purposefully for high quality, job satisfaction, and a clear student perspective. Together, we use our knowledge and experiences to create context, continuity, and safety as well as a clear structure that supports students' development and learning. In the principal area, we focus on cooperative learning together with the Development Department of the Primary School Administration. We focus on students' learning environments where all children should feel safe, feel included, and have a desire to learn.

The Primary School Administration – the city's largest administration with about 80 schools, 6300 employees, and 36000 students offers a workplace for everyone. Here we want to grow, develop, and be challenged in our learning together – every day. We ensure that everyone has a good working environment and invest in leadership. Together, we all work for each student's best school!

The City of Malmö's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

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Information about the Position

Employment type: Permanent
Extent: Full-time
Number of positions: 1
Start date: By agreement

Other

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The City of Malmö strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of Malmö residents.

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