Location Description
Puoltikasvaara is located 50 kilometers north of Gällivare, beautifully situated by Lake Soutujärvi. The children in our school come from the villages of Skaulo, Puoltikasvaara, and Moskojärvi. Puoltikasvaara School is a small school for students in grades F-6, with classes consisting of 4-8 students. The school is in the same building as the preschool and maintains close collaboration with both the preschool and after-school care. The school has recently been renovated and offers an excellent indoor environment with thoughtfully designed learning spaces.
Job Responsibilities
As a teaching assistant, you will be involved in planning the student's school day. You will be part of the classroom team. You will work closely with mentors, student health services, and after-school staff to plan and implement teaching that enables a good learning environment for students. You will be a support and guide for students, stimulating students with special needs towards learning, development, and independence. Collaboration with guardians is important, and you will engage in dialogue about students' learning and development.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with at least upper secondary school eligibility who have a present and attentive approach to students' diverse needs, are clear leaders, and have good collaboration skills. You should be independent, responsible, and able to take initiative. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. A criminal record check from the police is required for employment.
Within the framework of the national minority language law, Gällivare Municipality is an administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is meritorious when applying for employment in Gällivare Municipality.
Working Hours/Duration
Full-time, temporary position until June 2026, with potential extension.
Salary
Monthly salary, with individual wage setting – please include salary expectations in your application.
Application / Start Date
Please include a CV with your application. Original documents will be requested when prompted.
Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.
Start Date: As soon as possible or by agreement.
Application Deadline: November 26, 2025.
Contact Information
Principal Stina Rynbäck, tel 0970-818 740
Recruiter Ann-Louise Johansson, 076 137 80 78
Union Representatives
Kommunal, tel: 010-4429919,
[email protected]
Additional Benefits
Gällivare Municipality offers:
• Wellness benefit including strength training/group training/Dundret
• Wellness hour
• Participation in workplace Social Fund
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality Leisure Association)
Warm welcome to apply!