Teaching Assistant for Specialized Education

Our Strength is that Essunga is One of Sweden's Smallest Municipalities! We work in an uncomplicated manner across departmental boundaries and in networks with other municipalities. This provides a holistic perspective and manageability for both employees and residents. Changes are visible in a small municipality, which gives those of us who work the satisfaction of seeing the results of our efforts. You have great opportunities to influence, and our short decision-making paths yield quick results. We welcome you to Essunga Municipality in the heart of Västra Götaland. The central town of Nossebro is a one-hour drive from Gothenburg and approximately half an hour from Alingsås, Vårgårda, Trollhättan, and Vänersborg. Want to learn more about what Skaraborg has to offer in terms of housing, leisure activities, and experiences? Visit www.livetiskaraborg.se. Description As a Teaching Assistant with us, you will work closely with students who need special support, both in teaching situations, during breaks, and in after-school activities. You are an important part of the student's daily life and contribute to creating safety, structure, and joy in school. You collaborate with teachers, special education teachers, and other staff to provide each student with the best possible conditions to develop according to their individual needs. Job Responsibilities As a Teaching Assistant, you work closely with one or more students with special needs, supporting them in both instruction and daily activities. You contribute to creating a safe and structured learning environment, help with communication, social interaction, and practical tasks during the school day. The work is done in close collaboration with teachers and other staff, and you are a crucial part of promoting the student's development and well-being. Qualifications - Education in childcare and leisure, teaching assistance, special education, or similar. - Experience working with children and youth, preferably in adapted school or similar settings. - Knowledge of neuropsychiatric functional variations (NPF) and low-affective approach. - Attentive, responsible, and with good collaborative skills. - Pedagogical approach and genuine interest in supporting students in their development. Meriting: - Experience with alternative communication (AAC), sign support, or picture support. We Offer - Meaningful work where you can make an impact. - A safe work environment that values both students and staff. We strive for gender balance and see diversity as a strength, therefore welcoming applicants from various backgrounds. For the recruitment process, we have considered recruitment channels and marketing. We kindly decline contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar. We use e-recruitment to streamline and quality-assure the recruitment process. All your information is saved in your CV account, and you can easily log in and update your details at any time. Please fill in your information as carefully as possible to provide an accurate representation of yourself. Information is processed and stored according to the Data Protection Regulation.