School Assistant, Pitäjänmäki Comprehensive School - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

Are you interested in working in an elementary school special class? We are looking for a motivated school assistant to join our community at Pitäjänmäki Comprehensive School. One of the roles is in an elementary school special class with students from grades 3-6, and the other in grades 1-4. As a school assistant, you guide and support students in their learning and school life. Your tasks include guiding students in and outside the classroom (e.g., differentiating tasks), escorting taxi-transported students to and from taxis, supervising recesses, and participating in excursions. Collaboration skills and the ability to work with diverse learners are emphasized. Meetings are held about five times per semester, led by a team leader, and assistants participate in staff meetings alternately. Pitäjänmäki Comprehensive School is a unified school with grades 1-9, approximately 480 students, with a focus on movement, dance, and arts. The school has 10 special classes and one preparatory class, including students with hearing impairments and sign language users. The staff includes a counselor, psychologist, team leader, school coach, multilingual guide, and sign language interpreters. Our community is inspiring and innovative, with a friendly atmosphere and teamwork valued. Respectful interaction and well-being of students and staff are central. More info: https://www.hel.fi/fi/kasvatus-ja-koulutus/pitajanmaen-peruskoulu The working hours are 26 hours per week, with the total hours reviewed annually. The base salary is €1632.15 for 26 hours/week, with possible additional allowances according to KVTES. The salary may vary based on skills and responsibilities. The contract includes a 30-day summer break, mainly in July. Employees are hired by the City of Helsinki, with the first workplace assigned, which may change annually based on resources. During school holidays, staff may work in centralized activities for children with disabilities. The city offers impactful work, growth opportunities, and benefits such as a €550 Epassi Flex benefit for commuting and leisure. Requirements include a vocational qualification in school guidance or equivalent, proficiency in Finnish, and a criminal background check. Experience with special needs students is a plus.