Teaching Assistant, Fixed-term, Kinnari School - Järvenpään kaupunki - Järvenpää, Finland

Join us in shaping the future of Järvenpää! We are building a smooth everyday life with 1,600 professionals. Everyone here has the opportunity to learn and develop their work. At Järvenpää, we value a coaching approach, community-driven work, learning opportunities, and a flexible work culture. Are you a communication-skilled educator and supervisor who works with a positive attitude? Do you want to support students during their school day and celebrate successes together? We are looking for a part-time (82.35%) SCHOOL ASSISTANT for Järvenpää city at Kinnari School. The weekly working hours are 31 hours and 30 minutes. As a school assistant, you will plan your work together with the team of teachers and other supervisors. You will work with a student group and sometimes support individual students personally. After the school day, your tasks continue with supervising afternoon activities organized at the school. Kinnari School is located centrally in Järvenpää; the train station is less than a 10-minute walk away. Our school is a comprehensive school for grades 1–9 with approximately 900 students. We also have preschool groups together with early education. Why would you come to work in Järvenpää? We offer an interesting job in a friendly work community, with opportunities to utilize your strengths in various ways and develop your work. You can learn more about the culture we promote and aim for in Järvenpää at https://www.jarvenpaa.fi/itseohjautuvuus What do we expect from you? We value good cooperation skills. Planning diverse activities requires teamwork and flexibility. Every team member’s contribution is important. We hope you have experience and suitable training in monitoring medication for students. You will meet students positively, encouragingly, and respectfully, and you will act according to the same principles within the work community. Would you like to hear more? For more information about the position, contact Deputy Principal Pirjo Tuominen at 040 315 3598 or pirjo.tuominen@jarvenpaa.fi The application deadline is Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 15:00. Interviews are scheduled during weeks 24 and 25. Submit your application electronically through Järvenpää city’s recruitment system. Welcome to do meaningful and impactful work with us – we look forward to your application! Qualifications A person with suitable education such as a school assistant, early childhood education, practical nurse, youth and leisure instructor, or other relevant training can apply. Employment conditions - The employment is fixed-term from August 11, 2026, to June 5, 2027. - Contract area KVTES - The salary is based on the job’s complexity and experience. - The level salary for a general education school assistant is 2403.43 €/month. - Part-time (82.35%) salary is 1979.22 €/month. - Additional experience-based pay according to collective agreement (up to 8% of the task-specific salary) is paid when earned. - The trial period is half the duration of the fixed-term employment. - The selected candidate must provide a criminal record extract as per law no. 504/2002. - Järvenpää uses annual working hours. Learn more about us as an employer at https://www.jarvenpaa.fi/opetus-ja-kasvatus/perusopetus and https://www.jarvenpaa.fi/yrittaminen-ja-tyo/tyonhakijalle/hae-meille-toihin We are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the workplace. We welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including different ages, genders, and linguistic, cultural, or minority groups.