Student Assistant

Malmö kommun · Full-time

Malmö stad August Palms plats 1, Malmö, Sweden

Ref: 20261897 Job Duties We are seeking a dedicated, confident, and responsible student assistant with experience and strong knowledge of diabetes management. In this role, you will be an important person in the student's daily life and contribute to creating a safe, predictable, and inclusive school day where the student is given good conditions to develop, learn, and participate in school activities. As a student assistant, you work closely with the student during the school day and provide the support needed based on the student's individual circumstances and needs. You work based on the school's pedagogical documentation, the student's medical self-care plan, and applicable diabetes management procedures. Job Duties In your role as a student assistant, you will, among other things: provide individual support and be a trusted adult for the student during the school day contribute to enabling the student to participate in teaching, breaks, meals, physical education, and other activities in a safe and secure manner support the student based on their need for structure, predictability, and accommodations follow and work according to the student's self-care plan and the school's diabetes management procedures be attentive to the student's well-being and act according to established procedures when needed collaborate closely with teachers, student health services, and other school staff maintain professional and continuous dialogue with guardians when the assignment requires it contribute to an inclusive learning environment where the student has the opportunity to be as independent as possible. Based on the needs of the operation and the nature of the assignment, the position may also include work within the after-school program. You may therefore support and follow the student during after-school time and contribute to a safe and meaningful experience outside the regular school day. The assignment may also involve support in other situations and for other students based on the operation's needs. You therefore need to be flexible and have the ability to adapt when tasks and conditions change. Qualifications We are looking for you to: have a completed upper secondary education, preferably from a child and youth program have at least two years of work experience, including experience working with children and young people have previous experience working in primary school with a student with diabetes (an advantage) have good knowledge of diabetes management and feel confident following a student's medical self-care plan (an advantage) have experience creating safety, structure, and good relationships when working with children and young people have a good understanding of the school's mission and the governing documents that regulate school operations. It is an advantage if you also have experience working with students with neuropsychiatric disabilities (NPD) and knowledge of how different functional variations can affect the student's learning and daily life. Knowledge and experience in low-affect approaches is an advantage. We Are Looking for You as a Person To thrive and succeed in this role, you need to be confident, attentive, responsible, and solution-oriented. You have the ability to remain calm and act professionally even when situations change or require quick assessments based on applicable procedures. You are committed to building a trusting relationship with the student and have a respectful approach that strengthens the student's participation and independence. You collaborate well with colleagues and guardians and see cooperation as an important part of the assignment. About the Workplace Bäckagårdsskolan is a grades F–9 school with approximately 600 students and around 80 dedicated employees. Bäckagårdsskolan is characterized by long-term and conscious work to create a safe, sustainable, and well-functioning work environment for both students and employees. We believe in the importance of structure and order as a foundation for safety, learning, and peace of mind. At the same time, we strive to be a health-promoting school where mental, social, and physical health are seen as equally important aspects of both students' and employees' well-being and development. We prioritize accessible and close leadership with an assistant principal assigned to each grade level. This creates good opportunities for support, collaboration, and shared development in daily work. The Primary Education Administration – the city's largest administration with approximately 80 schools, 6,300 employees, and 36,000 students – offers a workplace for all. Here we want to grow, develop, and be challenged in our learning together – every day. We ensure that everyone has a good work environment and invest in leadership. Together, we all work for every student's best school! Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; diversity, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here. Read about Malmö City as an employer here: malmo.se/jobb Job Information Employment Type: Fixed-term 1 year Extent: 100% Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: According to agreement Other Please note that Malmö City has removed the cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions to create a more inclusive recruitment process and efficient candidate experience when applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process. According to the Education Act, a certificate from the police criminal record register is required when employing staff in preschools, schools, and school childcare. To protect your personal integrity, we ask you not to attach a certificate from the criminal record register with your application to us. If it becomes relevant for the position you are applying for, we will request this later in the process. If you want to be prepared, you can obtain the certificate here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ Malmö City strives for our employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can help us as an employer meet the needs of residents of Malmö. To submit your application, click apply below. If you have any questions regarding the position, contact the contact persons listed in the ad. Your application documents are public records and are handled according to the principle of public access. If you have a decision regarding protected personal data, we ask you to contact the contact person in the ad for an alternative submission method.