Arbetsbeskrivning

PE Teaching Assistant

Reports to: Primary School Vice Principal

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.

Job description:

To support the delivery of high-quality Personal, Social & Physical Education for primary school students, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports students’ physical, social, and emotional development.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Teaching Assistant is responsible for the following:

• Provide instructional, organisational, and logistical support to the Physical Education teachers during lessons.
• Assist with lesson preparation, including setting up, maintaining, and storing gym and sports equipment.
• Support students individually or in small groups, adapting activities to meet a wide range of abilities and needs.
• Lead and take over Physical Education classes independently for students from Early Years through Grade 5 when the teacher is absent.
• Supervise students during PE lessons, transitions, and changing times to ensure safety and appropriate behaviour.
• Support classroom management and contribute to a positive, structured learning environment.
• Assist with assessments, observations, and feedback under the guidance of the PE teacher.
• Substitute for the PE teacher when required.
• Be responsible for After School Care programmes 1–2 times a week, up to 17:30.
• Participate in out-of-class duties, such as supervision duties as assigned.
• Actively contribute to the operational needs of the school and support school-wide activities and events.
• Be an active and collaborative member of the Primary School Faculty, contributing positively to team planning and communication.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Sports, Physical Education, or a related field, and/or previous experience supporting sports or PE instruction in a school setting.
• Experience working with children across a broad age range.
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education and/or international curricula (e.g. IB, IPC or equivalent) is desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence in leading groups of students and managing classes independently when required.
• Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic environment and under time pressure.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A positive, professional, and approachable manner.

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.

Child Protection Policy

At Stockholm International School, we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check, as well as a mandatory police background check from the last 10 years of employment in every country worked. A judicial background check will be conducted prior to the issuance of the contract for prospective candidates applying to work at our school.

Contract: Temporary Cover Contract

Time allocation: 100%

Starting: March 3rd, 2026

Ending: June 12th, 2026

Salary: Fixed salary

Application

Last day for applications 8th February, 2026 (the interview process can start earlier). Please note that, in order to work at SIS, you must hold a valid work permit or be an EU citizen. SIS holds the right to close the application process at any time once a suitable candidate is found and accepted the position. We only accept applications in English. Please send a letter of interest, your CV and two references to [email protected]. Mark the email with “PE Teaching Assistant”.