PYP Student Development Coach (Student Assistant/Elevresurs))

Bladins School is an independent School consisting of a Swedish Preschool, Swedish Compulsory School, an International School and an Upper Secondary School, in total approximately 1500 students. We are located in Malmö, a large, vibrant city located in the south of Sweden.

The International School is authorized to deliver the IB Primary, Middle and Diploma programmes from the age of 3 to 19. The school is expanding and we are now looking for dedicated, international teachers to fill temporary positions on our team.

Bladins International School of Malmo welcomes applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professionals for the positions below:

POSITION TITLE: PYP Student Development Coach
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 10, 2020
CLOSING DATE: August 1, 2020
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Student Development Coach (Student Assistant) for student(s) in the (PYP) lower school (50%)


Student Assistants provide help and support to children who have additional learning needs. The children may have a disability, health issue, behavioural issue, or difficult external circumstances that make classroom learning more challenging. The Learning Support Assistants’ overall function is to support the students, working with the student to use strategies that will help them towards independence in their learning and success at school.


The Student Assistant is part of the Student Support Services team,dedicated to the well-being of our students. The successful applicant will be required to work approximately 20 hours/ week on a flexible schedule to fit the student’s planning.


Key responsibilities
Provide support to the student in learning, social, emotional and behaviourally.
Collaborate with the Class Teacher and Learning Support Team.
Assist with supervision of students during lunch, recess/break, transitions, and other non-instructional times.
Work alongside classroom teachers.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with Learning Support, Teacher, Fritids and parents to share progress, develop a close working relationship, and promote a continuity of care between home, Fritids and school.
Manage student behaviour and ensure a safe and optimal learning environment.
Use judgment and knowledge to positively and appropriately integrate students in the social fabric of the full school community.



This position a part-time position (50%) and is time-limited (6-12 months).


Qualifications & experience:
2 years of relevant experience working with students with social, emotional and learning needs
Ability to engage and build relationships with children is essential
Fluent and accurate in both written and spoken English
Experience in highly multicultural settings is an advantage
Professional approach to all tasks, solution oriented
Team player
Ability to maintain good working relationships, and manage change when necessary.
Discrete and able to maintain confidentiality, reliable, and trustworthy



To Apply:
To apply please send resume and a cover letter to joy.schumacher@bladins.se
Please use the position title as your subject heading. We will contact those whose skills and experience best match our needs. Applications that do not meet the minimum qualifications & experience requirements will not be considered.

Closing date for applications – August 1, 2020.
Bladins reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable applicant is found.