School Assistant - Lahden kaupunki - Lahti, Finland

We expect the selected person to have good cooperation and interaction skills, experience in supporting students' learning and school attendance, and the ability to work in shared spaces. The candidate should also be willing to develop their work in a student-centered manner. During school holidays, the employer does not provide work. These school holiday periods are unpaid leave. Renkomäki School is located in Monitoimitalo Aura. The school has approximately 420 students in grades 1-6 and a special class for demanding diverse support for grades 1-9. Aura also hosts Renkomäki Daycare's preschool education and related early childhood education, after-school activities for students, and a library. The environment of the multi-purpose building offers diverse opportunities for comprehensive learning. Our working culture develops methods such as the Learning Circle, co-teaching, and experiential learning. In Aura, we learn to fly safely together! We require applicants to have at least a suitable secondary education qualification (e.g., school assistant, practical nurse specializing in children and youth, youth worker, or special education assistant for children and youth) or a specialized 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 2-month probation period. During school holiday periods, the employer does not assign work. These periods are unpaid leave. Applications must be submitted via the Kuntarekry.fi system by Monday, June 8, 2025, at 15:00. Welcome to get to know our employees' 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 diverse employee benefits. You will have access to wellness benefits such as sports, culture, and well-being perks, travel benefits, and lunch discounts.