Human Sciences Specialist – Cohabitation Classes, North Region (m/f/d) (Ref. X26000712)

About the role

This permanent, full-time human sciences specialist post works with children on the autism spectrum in cohabitation classes in Luxembourg's North region. Cohabitation classes bring together pupils with autism and their peers in mainstream schools, with specialist support that helps every child learn, communicate and take part in school life. The specialist supports individual pupils, advises teachers and helps to design adapted activities, routines and communication tools. The role involves observing pupils, contributing to support plans, and working with families and specialist teams so that support is consistent between school and home. Based at the autism centre in Leudelange, with work in schools in the North region, the post calls for patience, flexibility and a strong understanding of autism, as well as clear communication and teamwork. It is a civil servant post in group A2, open to nationals of an EU member state, for candidates holding a bachelor's degree in a human sciences field.

Responsibilities

- Support children on the autism spectrum in cohabitation classes - Help design adapted activities, routines and communication tools - Contribute to individual support plans and their review - Observe pupils and share findings with school teams - Advise teachers and support staff on autism-friendly practice - Work with families and specialist services - Support inclusion and participation in mainstream school life

Requirements

Applicants must be nationals of an EU member state and hold a bachelor's degree in a human sciences field such as psychology, education or social work, or an equivalent recognised qualification, with a diploma at least at level 6 of the Luxembourg qualifications framework. They must meet the general requirements for knowledge of the three administrative languages. Patience, flexibility, observation skills and teamwork, together with a strong understanding of autism, are essential.

Preferred qualifications

Experience working with children on the autism spectrum; and familiarity with cohabitation classes or inclusive education.

Skills