Personal School Assistant - Lohjan kaupunki - Lohja, Finland

We are seeking a personal school assistant for a fixed-term employment period from 10.8.2026 to 5.6.2027. Working hours are 26 h/week. A personal school assistant is an adult capable of supporting a student's growth and learning even in demanding situations. You will act consistently and in close cooperation with the class teacher, special education teacher, and the entire school staff. You understand the emotions or needs behind behavior. You have the skill to read the classroom atmosphere and flexibly change methods as needed. You support the achievement of learning goals. You act fairly and equitably. Working in our school is teamwork, where seamless cooperation between assistants and teachers is crucial. The school assistant participates in supervising breaks and ensures the general safety of the school environment. We value professional experience in the field, initiative, cooperation and teamwork skills, as well as good organizational skills. Could you be the professional we are looking for? As an employer, we invest in the well-being and development of our staff. We are an education-friendly city and support our employees' training. We offer our staff comprehensive benefits, such as subsidized sports services, cultural benefits, and lunch benefits. You will have access to Epassi benefits, up to 200 euros per calendar year. The available balance is determined by the duration of your employment. Additionally, we have our own Wellness Academy to promote occupational well-being. We also value the balance between work and leisure with regular working hours and flexible working arrangements. The eligibility requirement is according to the Decree on the Qualifications of Teaching Staff 986/1998. The flat rate salary is 26h/week = 1700 €/month. In addition to the flat rate, a work experience supplement of up to 8% is paid if conditions are met. The position is subject to a probationary period, which is half the duration of the employment. The employer determines the situations in which the selected candidate is required to provide a health certificate from the Lohja office of Keski-Uudenmaan Työterveys Oy within one month of the start of service. Additionally, a criminal record extract according to the law (504/2002) must be presented. Interviews will be held on 5.8.2026. Further information about the position is available on 3.8. and 4.8. between 12:00-15:00: Principal Laura Lilja tel. 044-3743763, laura.lilja@lohja.fi We promote equality and value diversity in the work community. We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds. We are a voluntarily bilingual city.