Education Assistant

We are looking for a motivated education assistant to join our community at Pitäjänmäen peruskoulu. The position is in the primary school’s demanding support class. As an education assistant you guide pupils in the classroom and outside, supporting them in learning and daily activities. Responsibilities include supporting pupils in class and beyond (differentiating tasks), escorting taxi pupils to and from taxis, and supervising breaks in the primary school. The role emphasizes collaboration and the ability to work with diverse learners. Pitäjänmäen peruskoulu is a unified comprehensive school with about 460 pupils in grades 1–9, offering movement, dance and arts education, with 10 special classes and one preparatory education class. The school employs counselors, a psychologist, team leader, school coach, multilingual instructor and sign language interpreters. Our working community is inspiring and innovative; colleagues support each other and it is easy to join. We value a positive attitude and teamwork, and the school’s mission centers on respectful interaction. Our students’ and staff welfare is important to us. Work hours are 26 hours per week. The monthly base salary is 1,748.28 EUR (26 h/week), with potential additional compensation according to KVTES. The salary may increase with competence and level of responsibility. The city of Helsinki offers opportunities to do meaningful work for a good life in Helsinki, with chances to grow and develop professionally. We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including up to 550 EUR Epassi Flex benefit for commuting and for culture, sport and wellbeing services. See details at the provided link. Qualifications include a professional qualification in guiding school attendance and morning/after-school activities, or another applicable qualification. Excellent spoken and written Finnish is required. A police clearance certificate for working with children must be submitted. In addition, sign language skills are required; experience working with hard of hearing and sign language users is a plus.