Hraunvallaskóli is looking to hire a School and Leisure Assistant for a 50/50 school and leisure role at the Drekasel after-school club.

This is a position involving providing support and assistance to students at the after-school club Drekaseli, which is an after-school facility for children with autism, from 13:00 to 16:30 on weekdays. A particular focus of the role is to cater to all children, and it is important that thethe applicant has jAn attitude of determination towards students with multiple needs and a belief in the ability of each individual. 

Hraunvallar School is unique in that both a nursery and a primary school are run within its walls. The school operates according to the Open School philosophy, and the building has been designed with this in mind. The values of Hraunvallar School are friendship, cooperation and responsibility. Further information about the school can be found on the website. www.hraunvallaskoli.is

The employment percentage is 50%, with the possibility of an increase to 100% by also working at Hraunvallaskóli or Hraunborg (a department for children with autism) as a school and leisure assistant for the morning. The council has been in office since 10 August. 

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Assistance with professional work with students
• Works under guidance from the next senior manager.
• Fosters good discipline and positive communication
• Monitors and assists students in play and work.
• To involve as many people as possible, regardless of ability or development, in a variety of activities and to take full part in the activities and events that are organised.
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Experience of working with children is desirable. 
• Icelandic proficiency A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• General computer skills
• A great interest and ambition to work with children
• Constructive in communication, flexibility and a high degree of collaboration.
• Initiative and autonomy in work methods
• Punctuality and conscientiousness

Further information about the post is provided by Lars Jóhann Imsland, Headteacher., lars@hraunvallaskoli.is, Aðalbjörg Sigurðardóttir, Deputy Headteacher, adalbjorgs@hraunvallaskoli.is and Arnbjörg Mist Ásgeirsdóttir, Head of the Leisure Centre, arnbjorga@hraunvallaskoli.is or by telephone on 590 2800.

The remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.

The application deadline is 15 July 2026.  

Attention is drawn to the City of Hafnarfjörður's policy to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and for its workplaces to reflect diversity.