Pedagogical aides or pedagogical assistants for permanent positions in the special day care service De Fire Birke

Are you passionate about making a difference for children with special needs?

De Fire Birke is seeking two dedicated pedagogical assistants or teaching aides for permanent employment at 37 hours per week, with start on 1 January 2027.

Who are we?

The special day care De Fire Birke is a special education day care service in accordance with the Children’s Act (§ 82, 83 and 85) normed for 51 children.

The target group consists of children aged 0-6 years with persistent, general or pervasive developmental disorders, including primarily autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, genetic disorders, etc.

De Fire Birke is located at Rymarksvej 5, 2900 Hellerup – between Hellerup and Ryparken Station.

The institution's opening hours are 7:15-16:15 on all weekdays.

Children are distributed across seven rooms. The staff includes pedagogues, pedagogical assistants, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, as well as a groundskeeper, kitchen and cleaning staff.

Our core mission is: We create the framework for children with special needs to have the best possible opportunities for well-being, development and learning to master life. This is done in collaboration with the children's parents.

We base our approach on a targeted, multidisciplinary effort based on each individual child’s specific needs and zone of proximal development.

De Fire Birke is part of the Special Cluster in the Copenhagen Municipality. The Special Cluster consists of a total of eight special day-care services for children aged 0-6 years. The institutions are located around the Copenhagen Municipality.

Job profile

We are looking for two pedagogical assistants or teaching aides who, in collaboration with the rest of the educational staff, can accommodate and tackle the everyday challenges with a positive and appreciative approach.

The institution hosts a diverse group of children with very different challenges. You will have the opportunity to make a difference in the children’s lives and be motivated by the fun and exciting aspects of daily life.

Our pedagogical methods take the individual child into account and include

• TEACCH-inspired pedagogy
• Theraplay-inspired approach
• Total communication
• Boardmaker and structure
• Outdoor life, creative and motor activities
• Low Arousal

We are seeking two pedagogical assistants or teaching aides who

• can assist the pedagogues in the educational work around the children
• can meet the child at its development level and base work on the child’s resources
• can support the child in relation to others as well as in achieving greater independence, self-reliance, self-confidence and self-esteem
• possibly have knowledge of different means of communication, including PECS, Sign to Speech and Boardmaker
• are flexible with regard to the community and the planning of work
• will be part of a work community focused on creating a developmental and good day for everyone

We can offer you a workplace with a focus on

• work communities – we work in both small and large teams and place great emphasis on involvement
• a positive and appreciative culture
• preparation time each week
• communication/language
• the good life of children
• good professional reflection and sparring
• case supervision
• a clear and visible leadership
• social community with several events
• introductory course at the start of your employment

We have a lovely house with a diverse staff. We are located close to forest and water. We have large outdoor areas with good playgrounds, electric cargo bikes, a weekly swimming trip, opportunities to go on trips to the zoo, Den Blå Planet, etc. In addition, you will have the opportunity to plan a large part of daily life based on the children’s needs.

We are open on all weekdays of the year except public holidays.

Terms of employment

Salary and employment terms in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and within the framework of local pay formation.

In connection with the employment we obtain references as well as police clearance and a child protection certificate.

Further information

Visit De Fire Birkes website: The special day care De Fire Birke

If you have further questions about the position, you can contact the pedagogical leader Mie Uth Møller at 23 82 73 74.

Together with your application, please attach your CV and any educational certificates.

Apply via the link no later than Tuesday 17 November 2026

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 November 2026.