About this role
Welcome to Häggetorpsskolan!
Häggetorpsskolan is a primary school with approximately 255 students from preschool to grade 6. We are now looking to strengthen our school with teaching assistants. Häggetorpsskolan is located in the southern part of Tibro municipality. Here, we have preschool, primary school grades 1-6, and after-school care.
At Häggetorp, we work in teams with a strong sense of community and high participation in decision-making processes. Each employee's unique skills are our collective key to a successful school, and for us, the interaction with students is the best part of our work!
Our motto is that all students want to do well and that all students are everyone's responsibility. The safety and well-being of our students are prerequisites for effective learning, and we aim for every student to feel joy and enthusiasm about coming to school. Students who learn are happy, and students who are happy learn!
Tibro municipality, with 11,000 residents, is located in the northern part of Västra Götaland County. It has a diverse business community with unique expertise in furniture, interior design, and logistics, as well as a rich association life with many prominent athletes. Tibro municipality is committed to development and offers its residents highly appreciated municipal services!
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a teaching assistant for grade 1 and after-school care!
Do you want to help create a safe and inspiring environment for our youngest students? We are currently seeking a teaching assistant who will work closely with students and teachers in grade 1, as well as spend some time in after-school care. As a teaching assistant, you will be an important part of the school's daily operations. Your responsibilities will include:
• Creating a conducive, pleasant, and safe environment both inside and outside the classrooms.
• Supporting students in exercises, individual work, and group work during lesson time and leisure time.
• Managing conflicts and contributing to a positive social environment.
• Building good relationships with students and colleagues.
• Caring for students throughout the school day.
• Supervising breaks and contributing to safety on the school grounds.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who has:
• Teaching assistant training with a focus on special support
• Experience working in a school setting
• Practical ability to lead groups of young people
• Confidence, clarity, and natural leadership in the classroom
• Solution-focused, structured, and quality-conscious
• Understanding of the importance of individualized adjustments and the ability to meet each student based on their individual needs
• Ability to quickly establish good relationships with students, colleagues, and guardians.
We value personal and professional maturity that allows you to remain stable in your role while being open to collegial learning and development. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
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Life in Skaraborg is a website that showcases the opportunities available in Skaraborg. You can read more about leisure activities, housing, and much more at https://www.livetiskaraborg.se/kommuner/tibro.
Tibro municipality has chosen its recruitment channel and therefore kindly but firmly declines to be contacted by recruitment companies.