Educational Assistant

Our vision

To be recognised as a leading international school that inspires and educates generations of global change-makers.

Our mission

Stockholm International School inspires and educates children of the global community through internationally recognised learning programs. We enable international mobility and support growth and talent development in the Stockholm region and beyond.

Description/Purpose

The Educational Assistant will be responsible for providing assistance and supervision to an individual student and may provide individualized instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation of direct instruction from the LS teacher/Case Manager.

Collaborates with the classroom/subject teacher to deliver modified lessons when pushing in a classroom lesson.

Accompanies the student to various classes and activities depending on the need of the student.

In the classroom, the Educational Assistant assists the student in being able to access the curriculum or a modified program.

May provide one-on-one instruction (possibly under the tutelage of a LS teacher).

Documents student’s learning and reports to LS teacher , /or case manager and/or parents.

Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of the student.

Preparing materials and adapting tasks as needed.

Helping the child build confidence, independence, and positive routines.

Following agreed strategies for emotional regulation.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

Experience as a Support Teacher who has worked with students with different learning needs.

University degree or special training in the field of student support.

Self-motivation, creativity and enthusiasm.

Flexibility and commitment towards the role.

Open-mindedness.

Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills.

A strong ability to establish a good rapport with students and adults.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to view students with unconditional positive regard.

Ability to show initiative.

Solution-oriented mindset.

Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Respect for a new working environment.

Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).

What we offer:

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer benefits in terms of; a pension scheme (Alecta ITP 1/ITP2), a generous wellness stipend, other insurances, and a substantial amount of professional development opportunities inside and outside the school. We also offer staff events and social gatherings that bring colleagues together, for example, hobby evenings and choir practices. Our location in central Stockholm is easily accessible by public transportation.

Contract:

Contract type: General Fixed-Term Employment (tied to a specific student)

Employment Rate: 81.25 % (Part-time)

Start Date: August 7, 2026

End Date: June 11, 2027*

• Please note that the end date may be subject to change, as this position is directly linked to the needs of a specific student. Should the student’s circumstances change, the employment period may be adjusted accordingly.

Salary:

Individually negotiated

Application:

Last day for application: June 30, 2026

We only accept applications in English and from certified candidates.

SIS holds the right to offer the position as soon as a viable candidate is found.

Please send your letter of interest and CV to application@intsch.se. Please write Educational Assistant in the Subject Line.