Specialist for School Social Work
Kanton Thurgau
Bischofszell
Key information
- Publication date:27 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Bischofszell
Job summary
Join our dynamic team in Bischofszell, supporting over 1360 kids! Enjoy a collaborative work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Provide guidance to children, parents, and teachers on personal issues.
- Conduct preventive work in groups on conflict resolution and health.
- Support teachers in managing challenging situations effectively.
Skills
- Degree in social work or equivalent experience required.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Expertise in prevention and crisis intervention strategies.
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In the Bischofszell primary school community, over 1360 children and adolescents are accompanied and supported by more than 200 educational professionals.
To complement our SSA team, we are looking for a motivated and committed person for the new school year 2026/27 with a start date of August 1, 2026
Your main tasks
- Advice and support for children, parents, and teachers on social and personal issues
- Preventive work in classes and groups on topics such as conflict resolution, media literacy, and health
- Support for teachers in dealing with challenging situations
- Participation in projects and school activities with a preventive character
- Networking and collaboration with specialist agencies, authorities, and multiprofessional teams
Your profile
- Completed studies in social work (FH) or equivalent training
- Professional experience in school social work or counseling in the school environment is an advantage
- Skills in prevention, crisis intervention, and project work
- Systemic and solution-oriented working methods
- Strong communication skills, independence, and enjoyment of working with children and families
- A versatile and responsible role in a committed team
- Close cooperation with school management and teachers
- Annual working time model with flexible holiday arrangements
- Professional support and participation in regional professional exchanges
- Appreciative working atmosphere and good infrastructure
Are you interested in actively shaping our school? We look forward to your application!
For further information, Michael Knechtle (Head of Pedagogy) | 079 625 54 08 |
michael.knechtle@schule-bischofszell.ch is gladly available.
Please send your application by email by December 19, 2025 to bewerbung@schule-bischofszell.ch . The interviews will take place in calendar week 2 from January 6 to 8, 2026.
About the company
Kanton Thurgau
Bischofszell
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