Teaching Assistant for Adapted Upper Secondary School, Wendesgymnasiet

We are now looking for student assistants! Do you want a job that truly makes a difference? Then we have the position for you! You will be part of a team consisting of special education teachers and student assistants, where you, together with your colleagues, will shape, implement, and evaluate the teaching. Welcome to become a part of our organization! Your role with us As a student assistant, you will work to help and stimulate students in need of special support for learning, development, and independence, both individually and in groups, using a low-arousal approach. Your work includes creating a safe environment and framework for the students, focusing on studies and the conditions for developing collaborations and relationships in school. The work is carried out on behalf of the responsible teacher based on the current curriculum. You will support students throughout the school day, both in the classroom and during breaks, in meal and hygiene situations, as well as in other activities. The role of a student assistant requires constant attention, analysis, and understanding of situations both in and out of the classroom. In close collaboration with teachers and other student assistants, you will strive to find individual solutions so that each student can benefit from the teaching in the best possible way. Understanding each other's professional roles is of utmost importance. Contact and collaboration with guardians is an important part of the job, as well as actively contributing to the development of the workplace and taking responsibility for your own personal professional development. The work can be physically demanding and mentally challenging. Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone with one of the following qualifications: • A high school diploma from the Child and Recreation program with a focus on educational and social work • A recognized qualification from the vocational package for Student Assistants within adult education or equivalent training for student assistants in folk high schools • A degree/approval from equivalent training that the employer assesses as sufficiently comprehensive in pedagogy and child development and learning. • Meets parts of the educational requirements and has at least three years of experience working as a student assistant You need to have documented experience working as a student assistant. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is also a requirement. We want you to have good pedagogical skills and an understanding of the role of a student assistant. Familiarity with the curriculum is an advantage. You need to be able to choose methods within the pedagogical approaches and techniques that the school employs, and we would like you to have knowledge of communication methods such as TAKK. We also want you to have the ability to inspire, motivate, and stimulate students in their development, as well as a good ability to engage with children (youth) of school age. You should have knowledge regarding challenging behavior as well as care and hygiene situations. Furthermore, you should be attentive to the needs of the students. You are a calm, patient, balanced, and stable person with a professional attitude who can handle situations that arise in a safe and composed manner. To succeed in your role as a student assistant, it is important that you can take responsibility, have empathetic abilities, and can collaborate. As the work can be physically demanding, you need to be in good physical condition. You must be able to swim. Being able to ride a bike is required, as well as having a B driver's license to accompany or drive students to various activities. Experience in any of the following areas is advantageous: • Transfer techniques (standing scales, lifts). • Knowledge of managing conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes. • Knowledge of hypersexual behavior. • Knowledge of visual and hearing impairments. • Knowledge of digital communication aids. To consider your application, you must attach your diploma/certificates for your completed training. When we wish to offer you the position, you will need to present a criminal record extract to be employed, according to the provisions in Chapter 2, Sections 31-33 of the Education Act. About us At AGY Wendesgymnasiet, we offer an individual program and a vehicle program in the adapted upper secondary school. In the adapted upper secondary school, special educational measures are required with a focus on each student's individual needs and conditions. The school staff has special expertise regarding various disabilities. The Department of Education and Child Services conducts educational activities ranging from preschool to adult education. In a safe, creative, and democratic environment that values the equal worth of all individuals, we work for learning, knowledge, and care. We are looking for you who want to help shape the future! We offer We are over 7,000 employees in Kristianstad Municipality who make a difference in people's everyday lives, every day. Here, you will find employees who are passionate about welfare and want to turn ideas into reality. Kristianstad Municipality offers various career paths so that you can develop throughout your working life. Read more about our benefits and us as an employer here. (https://www.kristianstad.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarb