Wellbeing and First Aid Caregiver

**Temporary Leave Replacement for 2026-2027 Academic Year**

The International School of Helsinki (ISH) is a vibrant, inclusive, and non-profit learning community offering education to students aged 4 to 18 through the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum. Located in Finland’s capital, ISH fosters a global mindset and prepares students for the complexities of the modern world. Our community includes over 100 staff members and approximately 500 students representing diverse cultures and nationalities.

Are you a dedicated caregiver of children, with qualifications and experience in administering First Aid? We are seeking a passionate and experienced **Wellbeing and First Aid Caregiver** to administer front-line first aid, and to join the schools Wellbeing Team in supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of students. This is a **full-time, temporary position** within our dynamic IB World School, where student safety and wellbeing is viewed as the foundation for learning within the schools challenging IB programs.

**Key Responsibilities Include:**

– Assess First Aid problems presented by pupils and staff, and take appropriate action in the event of an emergency.

– Attend to minor medical needs of students, such as administer plasters, bandages etc as required, and look after students who feel ill.

– Keep an up to date list of parent-reported allergies and special health needs of students.

– Work together with other relevant staff at the school, to support the proper implementation of any individual health plan.

– Ensure all emergency First Aid medical equipment is in good working order.

– Contribute to the planning of students social and emotional wellbeing as a member of the school Wellbeing Team.

– Develop and implement curriculum to support healthy lifestyles and choices.

– Support teachers in the classroom, if requested, when health related topics are covered.

– Advise on general health matters when requested by the staff and students, and communicate with parents as appropriate.

– Actively maintain a culture of vigilance to identify any changes in student well-being, reporting all concerns promptly in line with school safeguarding procedures.

**What We Offer**

This role provides significant opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a vibrant international learning community. ISH offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes inclusion, wellbeing, and autonomy.

**Qualifications & Experience**

– Up to date First Aid certification

– Qualifications relating to childrens mental and physical health

– Work experience with children ages 4-19

– Understanding of Finlands health services and system

– Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators

– Ability to work independently

– A high energy level and a positive, flexible, and solution-oriented outlook

– A caring, patient, and child-centered approach.

– High levels of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English.

**Child Protection & Safeguarding**

ISH is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be asked to complete safeguarding training, sign the schools Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct, and will need to pass background checks, including police clearance and reference verification.

**How to Apply** Please submit the following in PDF to employment@ishelsinki.fi:

– A letter of application explaining your suitability for the role and alignment with ISHs values and IB inclusion principles.

– A current CV.

**Start Date**

– August 3, 2026

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Statement of Anti-Discrimination

At ISH, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We actively promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) and ensure equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, or beliefs.

_For all positions, a criminal record check as required in § 3 Law of working with children, must be presented by the applicant chosen for the position._

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