Special educational needs assistant

We are seeking a special educational needs assistant for Harjuniitty School in Nokia for a fixed-term substitute from 28 September 2026 to 4 June 2027. The position is part-time at 30 hours per week. Harjuniitty School, founded in 2015, serves approximately 930 pupils and offers general education with a special focus on LUMA classes (grades 7–9). The role primarily involves assisting in the school’s special class for grades 3–6P. In addition, responsibilities include administering medicine for students who require care (e.g., diabetes students). You will collaborate with teachers and other teaching assistants to ensure each student receives the required support. We value teamwork, problem-solving, and sharing your expertise with others. We offer a supportive onboarding with a named mentor, a large team of more than ten teaching assistants, school-wide theme teams, Erasmus+ accreditation enabling international activities for staff, and a culture of appreciation and genuine encounters within the community. We provide flexible teaching arrangements and co-teaching. The recruitment process is described below; apply electronically at www.kuntarekry.fi. Salary: full-time base pay is defined by the school’s teacher‑assistant job tasks (5KOU52) at 2,604.77 €/mo; for a part-time 30h/week assistant, 2,042.92 €/mo. There is also a medication-related bonus of 41.93 €/mo for diabetes-care eligible assistants, of which the part-time portion is paid accordingly. A police background check must be presented before starting. The application deadline is 9 September 2026 at 15:00. Contact details are available in the ad.