Support Workers

The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking dedicated and caring support staff for children attending Nuussuup Atuarfia.

The positions are part-time positions of 24 hours a week.

About Nuussuup Atuarfia:

Nuussuup Atuarfia is a step-based school with 370 students in grades 1-10 and a dynamic and engaged teaching staff of 38 educators.

The school is two-streamed with classes divided into 17 regular classes and 5 special classes.

We expect that you:

Is trained as a support person or has an educational background, preferably with supplementary knowledge of diagnoses and disabilities. Or unskilled with experience in working with children and young people, preferably with practical skills in providing assistance.

Is robust, patient, friendly, good at collaboration, stable, responsible, and respectful.

Can take responsibility and work independently

Is cooperative with colleagues and parents, and you are willing to engage in pedagogical discussions about our work.

Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Essential tasks:

Generally support and train the child in relation to its mental, physical, and social development.

Provide social pedagogical support according to the goals set out in the child's action plan.

Help with carrying out daily tasks in daycare, where the child is.

Train the child in increased independence.

Participate in staff meetings

Participate in supervision

Participate in status meetings with the administration and parents

Collaboration with the other staff at the child's location

Preparation of status report

We can offer you:

A challenging job with opportunities to develop as a support person and as a human being. You get a unique chance to influence and contribute to the child's development. As a support person, you receive the necessary guidance and training from colleagues and management, so you can feel secure and well-equipped for the job.

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain criminal and child certificates. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child certificates. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child certificate from the National Police as well as the criminal record from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the Police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Government of Greenland, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for further information about the position and related tasks to:

Support person coordinator Arnannguaq Schmidt, phone +299 36 70 00 or email: ikorfartorti@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Application marked with Job no. 327-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation for previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please submit your application electronically through the job posting.

Application deadline: April 17, 2026