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We are looking for student assistants at Håstens Adapted Primary School

We are Varberg Municipality, the employer who sees the potential in you. Here you will make a difference, both for others and for yourself. We are driven by the idea of simplifying people's daily lives and realizing their dreams. We do this with the help of knowledge, innovative courage, and forward-looking spirit. Welcome to contribute to the work towards our vision – to become the creative hub of the west coast.

The Preschool and Primary School Administration is one of Varberg Municipality's largest departments with nearly 2,200 employees. Within our areas of operation – preschool, primary school, and child/student health services – we are here for children and students. Together, we shape the future.

Håstens Adapted Primary School is located in the northeast of central Varberg and is integrated with Håstens School for grades 6–9. Håstens Adapted Primary School accommodates 100 students in grades 1–9. The school is designed to facilitate interaction and inspiration between the different school forms, while also providing opportunities for smaller, more intimate settings for students who need this.

3 Positions

Job Description

As a student assistant at Håstens Adapted Primary School, you work to support students in their daily lives to create good conditions for learning and security. All pedagogical work is conducted from an individual perspective but often in groups, as communication is the very core of learning.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide individualized support in teaching and during other parts of the school day based on the student's prerequisites.
• Use clear pedagogy and communication aids such as AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) or sign support in daily work.
• Contribute to the work team's joint effort to create structure and security for the student.
• Collaborate with teachers and guardians regarding the student's schooling and well-being.
• Participate in planning activities and contribute to a good environment both individually and in groups.
• Help students with care needs in the school day.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a genuine commitment to children and young people in adapted primary school and who thrive in a role based on both pedagogical insight and personal maturity. You are a secure person with great patience, who creates structure and predictability in students' daily lives through clear pedagogy and communicative tools.

You meet every student with sensitivity and a professional attitude, regardless of challenges. You have good collaboration skills and see it as a matter of course to collaborate with colleagues in the school team and have a positive dialogue with guardians to create the best possible school day for the student together.

We are looking for you who:

• Have a degree from the Child and Youth Program, or education as a youth leader, student assistant, or other education that the employer deems relevant for the position.

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience working with students with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Employment Terms

• Salary: Monthly salary.
• Employment type: Fixed-term employment.
• Duration: 3–6 months, start date: 2026-08-03, end date: 2026-12-18.

Varberg Municipality welcomes diversity and sees differences as a strength. We hope that you, as an applicant, can contribute with your background and competence. Welcome to read more about what it is like to work with us at: varberg.se/jobb (https://varberg.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobb-praktik-och-ideellt-arbete/till-dig-som-ska-borja-hos-oss)

Before employment with us, you need to show that you have the right to work in Sweden according to the Alien Ordinance. This is done by proving citizenship in the EU/EEA or Switzerland, or by showing a work permit or exemption from it.

If you are offered employment within the Preschool and Primary School Administration, you are required to show an extract from the criminal record register before the employment contract comes into force. You can order the correct criminal record extract at the following link: polisen.se (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/)

The position will be filled on the condition that it does not need to be taken over by permanent staff.