Sct. Jacobi School and Daycare is seeking temporary pedagogues and pedagogical assistants for our special school

Do you want to make a difference for children with special needs?

At Sct. Jacobi School and Day Care we are looking for engaged and professionally strong staff who wish to be part of a special school with high academic standards, strong relationships, and a clear shared view of childhood.

We are looking for

• 1 pedagogue for the autism department's primary school (fixed-term)
• 2 pedagogues for the department for children with specific learning difficulties (primary and lower secondary) (fixed-term)
• 2 pedagogical assistants for the department for children with specific learning difficulties (primary and lower secondary) (fixed-term)
• 3 pedagogical assistants for the department for children with general learning difficulties (primary) (fixed-term)

We work every day to create the best conditions for children's well-being, development and learning. With us you become part of a professional community that supports children and young people with special needs from the entire municipality of Varde.

About us

Sct. Jacobi School and Day Care has about 280 pupils from 0th to 10th grade and around 140 devoted staff. The organization is divided across three sites: Pramstedvej and Laboratorievej in Varde, and a department in Tistrup. The Solsikken special kindergarten is also part of the organization, which together covers the special needs area in Varde Municipality.

We believe that all children have superpowers. Therefore we do not see the child as their diagnosis or difficulty, but as a person with unique strengths, resources and development opportunities.

Action creates transformation

Our work is based on a systemic and resource-oriented view of children. We work purposefully with structure, predictability and visual support systems that create overview and security for the children.

We believe that well-being, participation and relationships are the foundation for development. Therefore, we work every day to create meaningful learning and development communities where children experience mastery and success.

In collaboration with parents and external partners we create the framework for a good childhood and youth life. With us, adults take responsibility for challenges and think creatively and solution-oriented.

About the positions

Pedagogue for the autism department's primary school

You will become part of a strong multidisciplinary team that works with children within the autism spectrum. Everyday life is characterized by structure, predictability, visualization and a high degree of relationship work.

We are looking for a pedagogue who

• Can create safe and predictable learning and development environments.
• Has interest in or experience with children with autism spectrum disorders.
• Is clear, calm and acknowledging in their approach.
• Thrives in close collaboration with teachers, colleagues and parents.

Pedagogues and pedagogical assistants for the department for children with specific learning difficulties

You will become part of our department at Laboratorievej , where we work with children in the primary and lower secondary levels with specific learning difficulties.

We are looking for staff who

• Are focused on creating participation opportunities for all children.
• Can support the pupils' academic, social and personal development.
• Work relationally and see opportunities rather than limitations.
• Wish to engage in close multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Can contribute to structure, clarity and a positive learning environment.

Pedagogical assistants for the department for children with general learning difficulties

You will become part of the department, Jacobillen , which is housed on Pramstedvej. Here we work with children with general learning difficulties from 0th-4th grade as well as children with multiple difficulties from 0th-9th grade.

We are looking for staff who

• See potential rather than limitations and actively work to ensure all children feel like meaningful participants in the community.
• Can create a clear, recognizable and development-supportive everyday life
• Have an eye for relationship work and meet the children with professionalism and curiosity.
• Are willing to take on care tasks and contribute to a holistic offer where care, development and learning go hand in hand.

Our pedagogical approach

We work from a resource- and relationship-oriented view of childhood, where well-being is a prerequisite for development and learning.

Our practice is characterized by

• Clear structure and predictability.
• Visualization and concrete support systems.
• Individual goals based on the child's resources.
• Small successes and visible progression.
• Focus on participation, mastery and community.
• Close cooperation between school, home and other partners.

Your main tasks

• Support the children's well-being, learning and development.
• Contribute to safe and developing learning environments.
• Work purposefully with relationships and social communities.
• Engage in teaching-related activities and pedagogical interventions.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, colleagues, management and parents.
• Document and follow up on the children's development and goals.
• Actively contribute to a professional and positive working environment.

We are looking for staff who

• Are trained pedagogues or pedagogical assistants.
• Have interest in or experience with the special area.
• Are strong relationally and respectful in their approach.
• Can maintain an overview and calm in complex situations.
• Work structurally and clearly.
• Have a positive view of people and children.
• Thrive in cross-disciplinary communities.
• Meet children, parents and colleagues with respect, humor and care.

We offer

• A special school with high professionalism and a clear pedagogical direction.
• An engaged and cross-disciplinary colleague community.
• Pedagogical sparring and competence development.
• An workplace focused on well-being and job satisfaction.
• Opportunity to make a real difference every single day.
• An organization with a strong shared view of children and high ambitions on behalf of the children.

Practical information

• The positions are 37 hours per week, in fixed-term appointments.
• Start as soon as possible or no later than December 1, 2026.
• Autism department: Employment location at our department at Pramstedvej 10C, 6800 Varde.
• Department for children with specific learning difficulties: Employment location at Laboratorievej, 6800 Varde.
• Department for children with general learning difficulties: Employment location at Pramstedvej 10C, 6800 Varde.
• Application deadline: November 18, 2026
• Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis

Salary and employment terms are governed by the applicable collective agreement. When employed, a child- and criminal-record check will be obtained.

Contact

Department head Kasper Kornerup (Autism Path department at Pramstedvej)

Tel. 21 24 69 50

Department head Maria Storgaard (Department at Laboratorievej)

Tel. 21 24 61 34

Acting department head Line Gregersen (Department Jacobillen at Pramstedvej)

Tel. 29 21 65 40

Read more about us at

www.sct-jacobi-skole-og-dagtilbud.dk

We believe that all children have superpowers. With us you have the opportunity to help find them, develop them and bring them into play.