Nacka kommun
Do you have a strong commitment to working with students in need of extra support and special accommodations? Would you like to help create a safe, pleasant, and developmental school day based on the needs and best interests of the students? If so, apply for the position of student assistant in a special education group!
As a student assistant, you will provide daily support to between 6–10 students within the special education group who require special assistance.
You will work closely and collaborate with the student health team, special educators, and teaching staff to support the students.
Your role involves following and assisting students throughout the school day—from classes to breaks, lunch, transitions, and activities in after-school care.
Teachers plan the lessons and develop teaching materials, but you will play an active role in their implementation. You contribute to creating a safe and pleasant environment where students have the opportunity to develop both socially and academically. You will also participate in excursions and activities outside of the school premises and play an important role in ensuring the students' safety and participation in these contexts.
For this position, you are required to have:
It is meritorious if you also have:
We place great importance on personal suitability.
You have a good understanding of the importance of quickly building trusting relationships with students to create security, trust, and a solid foundation for joyful learning. You are calm, stable, and professional, with a strong commitment to working with students who need special support. You remain composed and act thoughtfully in challenging or new situations, which contributes to a sense of safety for both students and colleagues. You collaborate well with others and see the value in close teamwork to promote students' development.
With your pedagogical ability and understanding that each student has unique conditions and needs, you adapt your methods and tools to meet each individual. You communicate clearly and simply with students, guardians, and colleagues, creating favorable conditions for cooperation and learning.
Sågtorpsskolan is a valued F-6 school. We have a lovely and beautiful surrounding area in the scenic Saltsjö-Boo, with forests, water, and several nature reserves nearby that we also utilize in our activities. We are one of 18 schools in Stockholm that are part of the Pep generation program, meaning we actively work for a healthy school environment. We have a well-functioning organization with well-designed structures, templates, and plans for the various events and tasks of the year. The school has a strong focus on collegial learning and collaboration among staff. We foster a warm atmosphere with a high level of comfort and an open culture where we share and inspire each other in our daily work. Learn more about us at https://www.nacka.se/valfard-skola/sagtorpsskolan/.
As an employee of Nacka Municipality, you will have access to benefits such as:
In Nacka, you will have the opportunity to work in a municipality that strives to be the best in Sweden, with openness and diversity as its vision and a fundamental value that trusts in people's knowledge, will, and ability.
The position is a permanent contract starting January 7, 2026.
If you want to be part of Nacka Municipality, do not hesitate to submit your application! If you would like to know more about the position, please contact the Deputy Principal, Linda Nielsen, at 08-7184412 or [email protected].
Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period. The position may be filled before the application deadline. The last application date is November 17, 2025. We only accept applications via our recruitment system. We look forward to receiving your application!
In the recruitment process, we have chosen to recruit without a personal letter. In assessing your application, we will only consider your CV and a number of questions that you will need to answer as part of your application.
A criminal record check from the Police for schools and preschools is required in connection with employment. We ask you to select "digital record extract" for faster processing. Link: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/.
Background checks may be applied.
The position is subject to the