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Monthly
€2,491
Posted August 3, 2026 · 9 days agoLast seen August 12, 2026Deadline August 17, 2026

School Assistant

School Assistant for Special Education
Vantaa, Finland
Onsite · Education
Full-time · Mid-Level
Finnish
No People Management
High school
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Salary Context: School Assistant

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Vantaa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 23% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,176–€4,268). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 607 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for School Assistant
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: School Assistant€1,632/per month€1,872/per month€2,515/per month
All roles in Vantaa, Finland€2,176/per month€2,820/per month€4,268/per month
From job ad (Mid-Level)€2,491/per month€2,491/per month€2,491/per month
About the role

The City of Vantaa is seeking an active and courageous School Assistant for special and demanding special education at Ilola School. The role involves supporting and assisting students in all daily activities, including washing, dining, school transport, and potential care procedures. The work is physically demanding and requires the ability to work with children and use alternative communication methods, such as sign language and various communication aids. The assistant works closely with guardians and rehabilitation professionals. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support students' growth, development, and learning. The work is collaborative, with a strong emphasis on joint planning and teamwork. Shifts are on weekdays between 7:15 AM and 4:15 PM, and work is also performed during school holidays in holiday activities. Ilola School is a diverse primary school (grades 1-5) that values respect, safety, cooperation, and positivity.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Supporting and assisting students in all daily activities
  • Assisting with washing and dining
  • Supporting students during school transport
  • Performing potential care procedures
  • Communicating using alternative methods such as sign language and communication aids
  • Collaborating closely with guardians and rehabilitation professionals
  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support student growth and learning

Requirements

  • Vocational qualification in education and guidance, school and morning/afternoon activity instructor, or equivalent vocational degree
  • Good proficiency in Finnish
  • Good interaction and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work in a city-level special support group
  • Valid criminal record extract
  • Experience working with children with disabilities (preferred)

Skills & Technologies

Sign languageCommunication aidsSpecial education support

Education Level

High school

Recruitment Process

  1. 1
    Application via recruitment system
  2. 2
    Possible video interview
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