Teaching Assistant at Hvitfeldtska High School

Description At Hvitfeldtska High School, the future has been shaped since 1647! Would you like to be part of it? Hvitfeldtska High School has approximately 2,050 students and 220 staff members. Our school is centrally located in Gothenburg, offering an inspiring environment with a rich history. We are very proud to provide knowledge-focused education with international connections. The school's student council is Gothenburg's largest and most active, and our library staff has won several awards. We have a long tradition of various gatherings throughout the year where staff come together. Please visit our website www.hvitfeldtska.se for more information about us. Job Responsibilities We have expanded our operations with a completely new school unit that started this August, with programs previously belonging to a independent school. The programs in this unit are Sales and Service, Hotel and Tourism, Social Science, and Business Economics. We are now seeking a teacher's assistant. Our students require support in both teaching situations and during breaks and social interactions. The assignment involves working with one or more individual students who need a supportive adult in teaching situations to help them benefit from their education, and in social situations. You will enable learning and development for students based on their individual conditions. You will follow the students throughout the school day. You will also participate in schedule-breaking activities such as outdoor days or study visits. Together with colleagues in the work team, you will develop teaching and ensure the pedagogical mission is fulfilled. You will work with students in various situations both inside and outside the classroom. You also need to be a visible, active, and supportive adult for all students during breaks, and before and immediately after class ends. Qualifications We are looking for someone with a completed teacher's assistant education or other relevant education for the assignment. You have experience working in high school and experience with relevant work with individuals with neuropsychiatric disabilities. You show respect and consideration for those you encounter in your professional role and have a low-affective approach. You start from the premise of equal value for all and create a good atmosphere in interactions, believing you can make a difference for young people in vulnerable situations. You have an open and positive attitude, with the student's needs as the starting point for your actions. You listen to other people to understand their needs. You actively seek others' viewpoints and perspectives and are receptive to them by showing respect, consideration, and care. You work to promote cohesion in the work group and see failures as opportunities to learn, creating space for dialogue. You work effectively under stress, can balance different demands, and maintain calm in difficult situations. Be brave in facing conflicts. You distinguish between issues and individuals and can make well-grounded decisions under time pressure. You adapt easily to changing conditions and new information. You can quickly change your perspective and approach and see opportunities in changes. You gain energy from contributing to others' learning and create conditions for learning to occur. You have the ability to explain problems and information to different recipients from various perspectives. You encourage dialogue, participation, and engagement. The work also requires good communication skills in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, and extensive experience and proficiency in working with various data systems. Additional Information Selection and interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis, so do not delay in applying. Warm welcome with your application! For your interview, you need to bring your passport/national ID and potentially proof of residence permit if you have citizenship outside EU/EES. This is to ensure your identity and confirm your right to work in Sweden. With reference to laws regulating register checks, anyone offered this position must present an extract from the criminal record before an employment contract can be established. For positions with educational requirements, candidates proceeding in the recruitment process will be asked to submit documentation verifying their education, such as certification or diploma. You can also attach these directly to your application.