Personal Assistant (Ryhmäkohtainen avustaja)

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.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Personal Assistant (funded as Ryhmäkohtainen avustaja by City of Helsinki) to engage, collaborate and support a particular student. This is a full-time, temporary position within our dynamic IB World School.

Key Responsibilities Include:
Provide positive, supportive, and consistent learning and behavioral support for one individual student.
Advocate for the student and provide input that will support their individual learning goals and needs.
Collaborate effectively with teachers in supporting the students learning.
Support student learning with high quality instruction and guidance in and out of the classroom
Follow teacher direction in support of the students learning and curricular objectives
Communicate the students challenges with the appropriate teacher(s) or school leaders.
Prepare materials to support the students learning including instructional materials as directed by the teacher(s).
Supervise the student during emergency drills, assemblies, transitions, recesses and lunch periods.
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. Competitive compensation will be offered, and additionally, ISH provides a supportive work environment that emphasizes inclusion, wellbeing, and autonomy.

Qualifications & Experience
A bachelor degree from an accredited university. A teaching qualification is preferred.
Experience working with primary aged children with special educational needs
preferred.
Excellent organizational and communication skills to foster a supportive and nurturing
environment.
A caring, patient, and student-centered approach to assisting.
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 childrens and young
peoples welfare. Successful candidates must pass background checks, including police
clearance and reference verification.

How to Apply
Please submit the following to employment@ishelsinki.fi:
A letter of application explaining your suitability for the role and alignment with ISHs
values.
A current CV.

Employment Duration
January 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026

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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