Special Education Assistant, Saunalahti School - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

We are looking for a team-oriented, empathetic, and well-mannered special education assistant for an autism education class. School name and address: Saunalahti School, Brinkinmäentie 1, 02330 Espoo. Working hours: At least 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 position is fixed-term from August 12, 2026, to June 5, 2027. Qualifications: Suitable vocational qualification or equivalent. For example, practical nurse or developmental disability caregiver. The role requires an open-minded attitude towards children and physical ability to support students. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as specified in the Criminal Records Act, section 6.2. Experience working with autistic children is appreciated. Espoo, a city of pioneers - 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 work has clear meaning 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, you can contact the person providing additional information about the role. For questions related to special needs, please contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/