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 are the childcare workers who help children grow every day and the librarian who brings literature to life. Together, we strive for knowledge, for meaning, and for a fun everyday life for children and young people. There’s something special about that. Would you also like to work for the future in the Municipality of Kiruna? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration. We look forward to hearing from you! 1 position(s). JOB DESCRIPTION As a teaching assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to contribute to a safe, structured, and well-functioning school environment. The role is varied and includes both educational support, administrative tasks, and practical work. Job responsibilities: • Contribute to a safe and quiet learning environment by supporting students throughout the school day, for example during educational meals, during class time, and in various care situations. • Providing practical support in the classroom, such as preparing lesson materials, setting up classrooms and learning environments, and assisting with basic grading and documentation. • Managing consumables and teaching materials, including ordering, unpacking, and organizing materials. • IT-related tasks, such as preparing digital work environments, liaising with IT support, and updating software and digital tools. • Providing support in mentoring and student follow-up by reporting absences, communicating with guardians, and, when necessary, participating in efforts to address problematic school absenteeism. • Participate in efforts to provide additional accommodations and special support by assisting students in the use of assistive devices and contributing to the development of support materials and accommodations based on students’ needs. Start date to be agreed upon. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with a high school diploma in child and youth services or other education that the employer deems equivalent and relevant. Experience working with children and students in groups is desirable. Experience from preschool, school, after-school programs, and/or other settings where you have led groups of children is a plus. You should have good social skills, be flexible, self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and have a positive attitude toward colleagues, students, and guardians. We expect you to have strong communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written Swedish. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Criminal Record: In accordance with the Act on Suitability Checks, you must be able to provide an extract from the police criminal record upon employment. Order one directly when you submit your application via the link https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; Start Date: To be agreed upon. 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 tasks, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer many 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 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 work as a right and part-time work as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is the administrative area for these languages. Kiruna Municipality has engaged an agency for this recruitment and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other recruitment service providers refrain from contacting us.