Student assistant, Västangårds school Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Student assistant
Work model On location
Application due date 22 December 2025
Are you the one? Västangårds skola is a F-9 school located in the scenic Umedalen, in the middle of the famous Skulpturparken.
The school has around 450 students, from preschool to grade 9, and a staff of around 50 educators. The school is not just a workplace - it is a vibrant and inclusive community that puts student development and well-being at its heart. Safety and trust are the foundation of all learning and we place great emphasis on building lasting, positive relationships with our students, creating a calm and respectful working environment for you as staff. Our school is characterized by commitment and a constant quest to adapt teaching and support to meet each individual.
We pride ourselves on being a school with close collaboration between school and after-school programs, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. You will be part of a close-knit and committed team of educators. We have an open dialog, support each other in everyday life and share our knowledge and experience. With us, you will have the opportunity to develop together with your colleagues.
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Your tasks
In this role, you will be a confident, stable and present adult who contributes to a positive and predictable school environment. Among other things, you will:
Be a responsible and supportive role model for students in their daily school environment.
Leading and participating in activities during breaks and in the after-school program to create a safe,
meaningful and structured everyday life.
Support pupils in teaching situations, during breaks and in targeted activities, both individually and in groups, according to their needs.
About you
We are looking for you who are a trained student assistant, childcare worker or have other equivalent education. You have previous experience of working with children and young people, preferably as a student assistant, leisure leader or similar profession in school / school childcare. It is an advantage if you have knowledge of the leisure home's curriculum and educational mission.
You are calm and stable in your treatment. You are also sensitive to individual needs and conditions and can adapt accordingly. You must also be very clear and structured.
In order for you to be able to develop the children's language skills and be able to communicate with children, guardians and colleagues, document and take part in the preschool's governing documents, you must have a good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing.
As a result of the law on suitability control, an extract from the police's criminal record must be presented upon employment.
Welcome with your application!
Other information
The position is a temporary position, full-time, as of soon as possible, by agreement until 2026-05-29.
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, openness, 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
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