Description
We are now recruiting a student assistant for Kvibergsnässkolan's adapted elementary school. This is a fixed-term position running until 2027-07-09.
Kvibergsnässkolan is an adapted elementary school grades 1-9 with a total of 15 students from all over Gothenburg. Our facilities are located in the same building as Kvibergsskolan grades 4-9. We work extensively with communication support, low-arousal approaches, and clarifying pedagogy for students at early developmental levels. The majority of our students follow thematic curriculum areas. We have a very secure and competent staff and our motto is: Every student encounter is a learning opportunity.
Work Tasks
Together with teachers, after-school care coordinators, and student assistants, you will assist, motivate, and support students at school and in after-school care. Work with students takes place in various contexts and environments. We spend a lot of time outdoors and use the wonderful environments available in the local area. You will work both in groups and independently with the students.
We have a well-planned and dynamic operation where your creativity and various skills are given considerable scope, all to create as harmonious and developmental a school experience as possible for our students. We maintain good cooperation with guardians and other external stakeholders. Our workplace is filled with joy, energy, and competent colleagues.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has completed upper secondary education with specialization in this field. You have good experience and knowledge of working with children at early developmental levels. You have basic knowledge of Sign Support and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). You have substantial experience and good knowledge regarding autism, intellectual disabilities, ADHD-spectrum diagnoses, and low-arousal approaches. You also need to have at least six months of experience in this field and be able to express yourself fluently in Swedish, both verbally and in writing.
As a person, you are calm and secure in pressured and difficult situations. You can balance competing demands and can make well-founded decisions despite time pressure. You can adjust how you work when circumstances change. You can quickly shift your perspective and approach and see opportunities in change.
Furthermore, you work well with others by listening, showing interest and respect. You understand the shared mission and work to make it as successful as possible. You have a good understanding of how individuals acquire knowledge and their different starting points. You adapt the way you convey your message to the recipient and encourage dialogue, participation, and engagement.
The position is filled subject to it not being required for internal reasons.
We look forward to your application!
Other Information
Gothenburg City applies individual and differentiated salary setting. You can find more information about salary statistics and more here: Salary, compensation and benefits - Gothenburg City
As an employee in our administration, you are offered, among other things, wellness allowance, cycling benefits, and employee support.
According to the Education Act, an extract from the police criminal record register must be presented by persons before they are employed in preschool activities, school, and school childcare. You can order this on the Police website.
For this recruitment, we have decided on recruitment channels and therefore decline further offers of competence mediation, advertising, and recruitment assistance.
We only accept applications through our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR.
About Us
We create the future of Gothenburg – one lesson at a time
Every day, thousands of children and young people meet in our schools – with them we shape the future of Gothenburg. In the elementary school administration, we are 10,000 committed employees working together so that all students can succeed and grow, regardless of background or circumstances. You have an important role in creating an equitable school with high quality, where you both develop and advance the operation. You build knowledge, community, and future hope together with your colleagues. With us, you get to make a real difference.
Gothenburg's elementary school administration is responsible for the city's approximately 140 municipal schools, from preschool class to grade 9, adapted elementary school, after-school care, and cultural school. Welcome to work near the forest, the city, or the sea. We are Gothenburg.