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ATSEM (school assistant for nursery classes)

Mairie de Saint-Julien-en-Genevois · Local government

En français : ATSEM

This job in plain words

ATSEMs help nursery school children through the day. They also support teachers in the classroom.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. The post is open at the grade of ATSEM principal of 2nd class.

Category
Category C (staff)
Diploma
CAP Petite Enfance (AEPE), a vocational certificate in early childhood care
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires, by transfer or secondment) and contract staff. Contract of up to 3 years, renewable up to 6 years in total.

The profile they want:

  • Hold the CAP Petite Enfance (AEPE) vocational certificate
  • Be able to spot children's needs and difficulties
  • Know hygiene and safety rules
  • Communicate clearly and kindly with children, using suitable language
  • Be organised, adaptable and able to handle stress
  • Work as a team with teachers and colleagues

What you would do

  • Take part in children's activities to learn group life and independence
  • Help the teacher prepare and run educational activities
  • Apply safety and hygiene rules and give basic care
  • Support and prepare children for nap time
  • Clean and tidy the rooms and children's equipment
  • Watch over and help children during lunch time

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter before 11 November 2026, by email or by post to the town hall. You can also apply on the employer's website.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Full-time job: 40 hours in school periods, with 27 RTT days off.
  • Hours from 7:30 to 17:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; Wednesday once a month.
  • Meal vouchers, employer contribution to health and provident insurance, and CNAS.
  • Post vacant from 1 March 2027.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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