School Assistant (Ojamonharju Comprehensive School) - Lohjan kaupunki - Lohja, Finland

We are seeking a school assistant (28 hours/week) for Ojamonharju Comprehensive School for a permanent position starting August 10, 2026. Your work as a school assistant will focus on grades 1-9. You will collaborate daily with class teachers, subject teachers, special education teachers, special class teachers, and other staff. Your tasks include: Guiding and supporting students during lessons; Providing individual support to students in general education classrooms, small groups, and/or special classes; Supporting students whose behavior requires intervention; Assisting and supporting students during transition times, free periods, and recess; Supervising afternoon club activities; Monitoring students waiting for school transportation before and after school; Other agreed tasks at the school. You will receive orientation for your duties. Our school’s assistants meet regularly and work closely with other staff. Advantages include: Professional work environment; Strong team support; Well-functioning community; Culture of sharing among professionals; Structured operational culture outlined in shared agreements; Developing community. As an employer, we prioritize staff well-being and development. We are a city supportive of training and education, and we promote staff training. We offer comprehensive employee benefits, such as subsidized sports services, cultural benefits, and a meal benefit. You will have access to the Epassi benefit, up to 200 euros per calendar year, depending on your employment duration. We also operate the Wellness Academy to promote work well-being. We value work-life balance through regular working hours and flexible schedules. The qualification requirement is in accordance with the decree on the qualifications of education personnel 986/1998. http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/ajantasa/1998/19980986 The salary level is €1830.97/month. In addition, experience-based pay up to 8% may be paid if applicable. The position includes a six (6) month probation period. The employer will specify situations where a health certificate from Keski-Uudenmaan Työterveys Oy’s Lohja office is required within one month of starting employment. A criminal background check as per law (504/2002) must also be provided. Interviews will be held in week 24. For more information, contact Pirkko Turpeinen at 040 6867 333 on weekdays from 8 am to 3 pm. We promote equality and value diversity in our workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of various backgrounds. We are a voluntarily bilingual city.