School Assistant - Lahden kaupunki - Lahti, Finland

Kasakkamäki School is a two-tier primary school with approximately 260 students, located in a natural environment in western Lahti. Our vision "Growing together for life" reflects a strong culture of collaboration and encourages us to maintain a positive working atmosphere. We enjoy working here! We expect you to have a flexible and proactive approach, as well as versatile skills to support learning and working. In your role with 6th-grade students, you will support both individual students and the entire group, so experience in guiding different types of learners is considered an advantage. Additionally, we value skills in respectful and engaging interaction. Through teamwork, you will receive support from colleagues and have the opportunity to influence our school environment. We require at least a suitable secondary education qualification (e.g., school assistant, practical nurse specialization in children and youth, youth worker, or special education assistant for children and youth) or a vocational qualification in school assistance. The selected candidate must present a criminal background check as required by law 504/2002. A drug test certificate may also be requested. The position is subject to a four-month probation period. During school holidays, the employer is not obligated to provide work. These holiday periods are unpaid leave. Applications must be submitted via the Kuntarekry.fi system by June 3, 2026, at 15:00. Come and get to know our staff’s daily work. This is what it’s like to work for the City of Lahti! https://www.lahti.fi/tyo-ja-yrittaminen/lahti-tyonantajana/tyontekijatarinoita/ The City of Lahti is a responsible employer offering a variety of employee benefits. You will have access to wellness benefits including sports, culture, and well-being perks, as well as commuter benefits and discounted lunch offers.