Are you longing for a meaningful job where you can truly make a difference together with others? Do you want to work in a non-profit organization where the individual is always the focus?
We are looking for staff for our residences at Mikaelgården!
About Mikaelgården
Mikaelgården offers accommodations for children and adolescents within the framework of LSS and HVB and operates a primary school and special primary school.
We are a non-profit therapeutic educational organization, and our school has a Waldorf orientation.
At Mikaelgården, we have created a therapeutic environment for children who need more than temporary interventions. The students, who are of primary school age, come from all over the country and exhibit a wide range of different psychological and social variations. Common diagnoses include ADD, ADHD, Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Tourette Syndrome.
Mikaelgården is beautifully located a short distance from Järna center. The classrooms, assembly hall, dining hall, and residences are all situated on the same grounds, creating a vibrant context that fosters a special sense of safety and community.
We offer a warm and pleasant atmosphere with a clear daily rhythm. Here, there are opportunities for social training, as well as practice in all aspects of daily life. Our fundamental idea is to strengthen the child's inherent abilities, and we are convinced that there are significant developmental opportunities within each individual. We work individually with all children to create security, wholeness, context, and development.
At Mikaelgården, there are seven residences in close proximity to the school. Each residence accommodates 4-5 children/adolescents. Three of our residences are licensed under LSS, and four have licenses for HVB.
About the Position
To work with us, you need to have a genuine interest in children and adolescents with neuropsychiatric diagnoses and additional challenges.
As a teaching assistant, you will be responsible for the students during the school day alongside the teachers. The plan is for the students to develop at their own pace during their time at Mikaelgården, both socially and academically.
As a teaching assistant, you will provide social support for the students during the school day and help meet their needs in school. You will be present in the classroom when needed and assist in various subjects to support the teacher.
For students who cannot manage regular teaching, teaching assistants will organize activities and other projects in the school.
Engagement, initiative, and a sense of responsibility are required, as well as an interest in learning new things. Good collaboration skills are essential, as the role involves significant cooperation with teachers.
Assignment Structure
- The responsibility for management lies with the principal.
The work requires you to be self-assured and capable of handling and having experience with challenging behaviors and outwardly aggressive behavior. We also place great importance on being an actively participating member of the work team and following common guidelines and routines. You are expected to be able to work both independently and in a group.
We offer continuous professional development in the form of internal training and supervision, both in groups and focused on our students.
SCOPE: Permanent 100% and Substitute positions
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 months
WORKING HOURS: Day, on-call, weekend, and evening shifts included.
START DATE: By agreement.
Qualifications
* Previous experience working with children with neuropsychiatric variations and training in low-arousal approaches is preferred.
* Relevant education for the position is required, such as behavioral scientist, treatment assistant, support/social pedagogue, social worker education, or education in therapeutic pedagogy.
We will place great emphasis on personal qualities. You are responsible, flexible, and have a genuine interest in children and adolescents with psychological and social variations. We expect you to be good at building relationships, establishing contact, and maintaining close dialogue with other colleagues in the organization.
If you are called for an interview, we ask you to provide an extract from the criminal record at the same time.
Applications should be sent with a personal letter and CV to:
[email protected]