Student Assistant

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group ("friskola") with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is through both Swedish and English, with English the language of the corridors. IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at "Grundskolan" with 39 schools and around 28,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.


More about the company and its schools can be found at www.engelska.se


We are looking for a number of student resource assistants. 

Your role is important in supporting the school meet the needs of our students- socially, emotionally and academically. Your role involves working with the students and supporting teaching staff in the building up of our culture and addressing student issues in and outside the classroom. Some Physical Education support time is also included in the role.

You would be a goal-oriented problem-solver, who is optimistic and enthusiastic. You are looking to work as part of a committed team and grow professionally. You are calm and self-controlled under pressure and a role model committed to achieving our IES ethos. You have demonstrated excellence in  behavior management.

Skills required:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills• Good working knowledge Swedish and/or English• Ability to coordinate student support work• High expectations of good behavior and the ability to achieve it• Ability to drive the school’s rules, routines, and policies• A problem solver and team player with the ability to take initiative.Main responsibilities:School / Organizational Climate

• To secure the social welfare of all students of all students in the school• Work proactively with students, parents, and staff to develop our IES values• Ability to coordinate student support work• Meeting parents/students and initiating solutions Documentation and following up• Ability to initiate and drive policies/procedures

The positions are for 12 months (fixed) and 100%.