School Assistant, Mankkaanpuron School - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

Responsibilities of a school assistant in elementary school Mankkaanpuron School is located in a residential area in the heart of old Mankkaa. Our community includes approximately 400 students, about 25 teachers, and 2 school assistants. Our school is an elementary school that also offers preschool education. At Mankkaanpuron, students have the opportunity to study two long A1 languages: English and German. We are an active and cheerful school community that values both the teaching of knowledge and skills. We prioritize well-being, cooperation, interaction skills, sustainable future topics, and internationality. Collaboration between staff and between home and school is important to us. School name and address: Mankkaanpuron School, Vanhan-Mankkaantie 17, 02180 Espoo Working hours: Weekly working hours may vary annually based on resources allocated to assistant services, at least 21 hours/week. Work and salary payments are interrupted for no more than 10 weeks per year during school breaks. The break period is determined annually. The position is fixed-term from August 11 to December 22, 2026. This workplace is accessible. Qualifications: Completion of a professional qualification as a school assistant or other suitably defined education. The role requires the ability to guide a group of children. Applicants must present a criminal record extract as specified in the Criminal Records Act, section 6.2. We value the assistant's ability to support children positively, professionally, and comprehensively. We appreciate skills in working with challenging children, such as those reacting through behavior. Strong cooperation and interaction skills, flexibility, and initiative are also valued. Espoo, a city of pioneers - courage to innovate, skill to develop Espoo is a city of pioneers. Our employment promise - courage to innovate, skill to develop - is reflected in our daily work through smooth operations, 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/