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The International School of the Stockholm Region (ISSR) is a publicly funded international school that primarily exists to serve the educational needs of the transient and/or international community of Stockholm.

The school runs the International Baccalaureate’s curricula. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is offered to students from 5-11 years of age, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered to students from 11-16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) is available for students from 16-19 years of age. The school’s language of instruction is English for all subjects.

At ISSR, students can receive an internationally recognized education in English from 5 to 19 years of age in one location in the center of Stockholm. The teachers at ISSR are qualified and experienced educators. Teachers and staff participate in the wide range of professional development resources and activities offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB). ISSR offers Fritids (After School Care) after school hours.

Job description:

ISSR needs one full-time Teaching Assistant and After School Care (Fritids) assistant to work in the elementary school. The position is a temporary assignment to cover from August 2026 to December 2026, with the possibility of extension.

The teaching assistant works in collaboration with a homeroom teacher to plan and carry out varied instructional activities for the classroom and support students with different needs.

After school hours, the Fritids assistant works collaboratively with the After School Care team to plan for and ensure a well-balanced program. There is an ongoing expectation to collaborate closely and communicate with students, teachers, and parents to facilitate learning. The role of being part of the PYP/Fritids team has a high emphasis on collaborative planning and learning.

Working at ISSR as a teaching assistant requires organizational skills, flexibility, and open-mindedness. Experience working with children and having empathy and patience to help children solve both academic and social obstacles are essential. All teaching, documentation, and communication at ISSR is carried out in English, so proficiency in English is a requirement.

Main responsibilities:

• Assist in a classroom during part of the school day, including planning, pedagogical lunch, and outdoor break duties
• Support students in their learning in the classroom and in Fritids
• Plan and lead activities for students in Fritids
• Document pedagogical activities
• Plan and work collaboratively with the Fritids team

Requirements:

• Experience of working in an IB school and knowledge and/or experience with the Primary Years Programme
• Experience working with students 6-11 years of age in an international school setting
• Proficiency in written and spoken English at an academic level

Other qualifications may include:

• Experience working in the classroom with students from various cultures
• We put a high emphasis on interpersonal skills and initiative.

Applications must be written in English.

- Part-time, 80%

- Temporary, substitute

- Start date: August 3, 2026, to December 19, 2026, with the possibility of extension

- Recruitment is ongoing

- Contact person: Justina Soewarso Sundström

The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's skills and thus counteracting discrimination.