Course Assistant

Pro Infirmis

Zürich-Altstetten

Key information

Publication date:22 August 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Zürich-Altstetten

Job summary

Pro Infirmis champions inclusion and self-determination for individuals with disabilities. Join our diverse and inclusive team to make a difference!

Tasks

Assist course leaders in executing educational programs effectively.
Support individuals with disabilities in their learning activities.
Help with course setup and cleanup tasks as needed.

Skills

Experience working with people and a passion for education is essential.
Strong communication skills for engaging diverse participants.
Empathy and a respectful attitude towards all individuals.

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Pro Infirmis is committed to the inclusion and self-determination of people with disabilities and also promotes diversity and inclusion as an employer. As the largest professional organization in Switzerland, Pro Infirmis provides a wide range of services for those affected and their relatives. Around 1,600 employees are employed at 50 locations in total. From September 2025 or by arrangement, we are looking for a

Course Assistant (hourly wage)

for our Education Club service.

Course "Computer for Advanced Users": Mondays, 5:30-7:30 pm, October 20 to December 15, 2025. Course location: City of Zurich.

Course "Sexuality": Fridays, 2:00-3:30 pm, September 5 to October 10, 2025. Course location: Dielsdorf.

You can assist in one or more courses.

The Education Club offers adult education for people with cognitive impairments and support needs.

Your Area of Responsibility

You support the course management in conducting the courses according to the course description.
You assist in courses by supporting individual people with disabilities in activities they cannot perform themselves.
You perform tasks assigned to you by the course management, e.g., accompanying group work or providing individual support to persons for whom a task is too complex.
You help with setup and cleanup tasks.

Your Profile

You have several years of professional experience and enjoy working with people.
You find it easy to get in touch with others and have good oral and written communication skills.
You are an empathetic, open personality with a sense of humor and maintain a respectful approach to people.
Experience in education and working with people with disabilities is an advantage.

Our Offer

The courses take place in the canton of Zurich. The course locations are easily accessible by public transport. Employment is on an hourly wage basis (according to the deployment plan). We value a cooperative and committed collaboration. We offer a diverse range of activities and progressive employment conditions according to the Pro Infirmis regulations (hourly wage employment without fixed workload).

For questions, please contact bildungsklub-zh@proinfirmis.ch or 058 775 25 25. We only process applications submitted via the application tool. Applications from people with disabilities are welcome. For questions – including about accessibility – please contact bildungsklub-zh@proinfirmis.ch or 058 775 25 25.