One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps a little brother read his first words and the after-school staff who bring laughter at the end of the school day. We’re the childcare workers who help children grow every day and the librarian who brings literature to life. Together, we strive to promote knowledge, foster meaning, and create fun, everyday experiences for children and young people. There’s something special about that. Would you also like to work for the future in Kiruna Municipality? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES Student assistants in Kiruna Municipality work to help, support, and encourage students who need special support for learning, development, and independence. As a student assistant, you’ll be employed centrally within the student assistant team but will work out in our schools. The work is carried out on behalf of the principal in collaboration with the responsible teacher, based on the current curriculum, and aims to create conditions that enable students to learn, acquire new knowledge, and develop into independent individuals. The student assistant supports students throughout the school day—both in the classroom and during recess and after-school care, during meals and hygiene routines, and during other activities, depending on the student’s needs. We believe in—and expect you to work toward—giving students the opportunity to become as independent as possible given their individual circumstances. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with a high school diploma from the Child and Leisure Studies program or other education that the employer deems appropriate. Previous experience working in a school setting is a plus. It is important to us that you, as an applicant, have a genuine interest in children’s development and their desire to learn. We are looking for someone who has the ability to inspire and motivate, but who is also responsive to the students’ needs. You are empathetic, calm, and patient. Collaborating with parents and other staff is no problem at all for you, as we believe you have a solution-oriented mindset and are driven by a positive attitude. You have a strong command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. You are eager to contribute new ideas and suggestions to move the work forward. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. In accordance with the law on suitability checks, you must be able to provide an extract from the police criminal record upon hiring. Order one immediately when you submit your application; you can do so via the link https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; Start Date: As soon as possible, by mutual agreement. To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality’s core values, where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are the guiding principles. We offer a pleasant work environment and stimulating responsibilities, and we ensure that you, as an employee, enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer a variety of benefits, including free access to various fitness facilities up to 5,000 SEK per year, cabins in the mountains that you can rent, and the option to exchange part of your salary for time off. We strive for gender equality and view diversity as a strength; we welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time employment as a right and part-time employment as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is an administrative area for these languages. Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated salaries. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a salary range applicable to you at the time of your interview. We encourage you to read the information about our collective bargaining agreements, local agreements, and what we as an employer have to offer before we meet with you for a potential interview; you can find this information here: https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html Kiruna Municipality has engaged a recruitment agency for this position and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.