Student assistant, Berghemsskolan Type of Employment Part-time
Job position Student assistant
Work model On location
Application due date 7 January 2026
Are you the one? We have a common strategy for education in our municipality: to create a coherent education chain that contributes to greater equality, improved learning outcomes and attractive education. We want all children, young people and adults to have the opportunity to reach their full potential and develop their knowledge and skills. We know that this is based on committed, knowledgeable and professional staff who provide high-quality teaching. We make a difference every day and are proud of our mission. We have Sweden's most important job - our mission is to give young people confidence in the future.
Berghemsskolan is a F-6 school with around 250 pupils.
With proximity to Gammlia, Stadsliden's outdoor area and Bräntberget, there are great opportunities for exciting outdoor activities. Qualified teachers with long experience work here, where the leisure staff are also involved in school work. Berghemsskolan is one of Umeå municipality's training schools, which means that during the academic year it receives student teachers on their practical training, VFU.
Employment information
The position is a temporary position, part-time 60%, starting immediately, by agreement until 2026-03-27.
Your work tasks
You will work towards class/classes with students who have particularly high needs for extended care and/or an adapted learning environment in close collaboration with the mentor, student health and leisure staff to plan and implement teaching that will enable a good learning environment for the student/pupils.
About you
We are looking for you who have an upper secondary school diploma and experience of working with children/pupils in need of extra care and/or special support. We would like to see that you are a trained student assistant, childminder or have a behavioral science / educational education.
You are a confident adult and a good role model. You also have an ability to connect with students. You see each individual and create a safe environment in school and collaborate with others to achieve set goals. As a person, you are flexible, clear and structured. You enjoy working with children with special needs as you are a very important part of their school day. You have good interpersonal skills, are responsive, and find it easy to communicate and interact with pupils and other key professionals in the target group.
In order to develop the pupils' language skills, communicate with pupils, guardians and colleagues, as well as document and take part in the school's governing documents, you need to have a good knowledge of the Swedish language both in speech and writing.
We attach great importance to personal suitability.
As a result of the law on suitability control, an extract from the police's criminal record must be presented upon employment.
Attach a personal letter and CV.
About Umeå municipality
Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, transparency, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun.
Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta
We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, https://www.umea.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare/varaformaner.4.1b4d24fb1752122eb843bf.html and good development opportunities for lifelong learning. And jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.