Special Education Assistant, Pohjois-Tapiola School - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

Pohjois-Tapiola School is a unified comprehensive school with approximately 840 students, which started operations in August 2022. About 80 students in grades 1-9 are in the autism spectrum education. The teaching is modern, and the staff is enthusiastic about developing their work and skills. The facilities are modern and designed for autism spectrum education. We are located near good transportation links. Special education assistants are part of their own classroom team, which includes 1-2 special class teachers and 3-5 special education assistants. Weekly team meetings facilitate daily operations and professional development. Some classes focus on subject-based learning, while others focus on activity areas. When you start, you will be assigned a mentor who will introduce you to your work and workplace practices. Your tasks may include guiding during lessons, outdoor activities, supervising student transportation, assisting with dressing and meals, or performing care procedures such as diabetes management. Pictures and sign language may be used as speech support. Working hours may vary between 7:25 and 16:30. The workday includes both instructional guidance and morning and afternoon care. We offer a friendly and professional work community where everyone is valued and appreciated. Feedback from substitutes indicates that it is pleasant to work here. You are warmly welcome to visit our unit during the interview. School name and address: Pohjois-Tapiola School, Sepontie 4, 02130 Espoo. Working hours: Minimum 21 hours/week, with a salary of €1,385.64/month. Weekly working hours may vary annually based on resources allocated to support services. Work and salary payments are interrupted for no more than 10 weeks per year during school breaks. The break period is defined annually. Planned working hours are 30-35 hours/week. The position is fixed-term from 12.8.2026 to 6.3.2027. Qualifications: Suitable vocational qualification or equivalent, e.g., practical nurse or developmental disability caregiver. Requirements: - Ability to act as a guide for a children's group - Sufficient Finnish language skills for the tasks. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as per the Criminal Records Act, section 6.2. We value: - Experience as a special education assistant - Experience working with children/young people with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders - Good interaction and teamwork skills - Genuine interest in working with autism spectrum groups in grades 1-9 - Ability and confidence to act as a safe and responsible adult for students - Positive, encouraging, and persistent work attitude. Espoo, a pioneer city - courage to innovate, skill to develop. Espoo is a pioneering city. Our employer promise - courage to innovate, skill to develop - is reflected in our daily work, long-term skill development, and smart leadership. We are building a city where the significance of work is clear and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development, as well as work-life balance through flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome professionals of different ages, backgrounds, and languages. For questions related to the position and application process, contact the person providing additional information about the role. For questions related to special needs, contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/