Special Needs Therapist

HeartGrow Child Development Centre; Rawang; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and guidance provided

Supportive working environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

HeartGrow Child Development Centre provides structured, evidence-based intervention for children aged 3–12 with developmental delays and special educational needs. The role involves delivering 1-to-1 and small-group sessions, following tailored programmes, and documenting progress in a collaborative setting.

Fresh graduates are welcome; Mandarin-speaking candidates are preferred. Training and guidance are provided, with opportunities for career growth within the centre.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or related field.
• Experience working with children with special needs is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Patient, caring, responsible, and comfortable working with young children.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Mandarin-speaking candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1-to-1 and small-group intervention sessions for children with special needs.
• Follow individualized programmes, goals, and teaching plans.
• Use structured teaching, play-based learning, multisensory activities, and ABA-based strategies where appropriate.
• Observe, record, and monitor each child's progress.
• Prepare learning materials and activities according to the child's needs.
• Communicate professionally with parents and the centre team regarding children's progress.
• Complete session records and other required documentation.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Diploma or Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or related field

Job description

Conduct 1-to-1 and small-group intervention sessions for children with special needs.

Follow individualized programmes, goals, and teaching plans.

Use structured teaching, play-based learning, multisensory activities, and ABA-based strategies where appropriate.

Observe, record, and monitor each child's progress.

Prepare learning materials and activities according to the child's needs.

Communicate professionally with parents and the centre team regarding children's progress.

Complete session records and other required documentation.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or a related field.

Experience working with children with special needs is an advantage.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Patient, caring, responsible, and comfortable working with young children.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Mandarin-speaking candidates are preferred.

About Us

HeartGrow Child Development Centre is a child development centre supporting children aged 3–12 years with developmental delays, learning difficulties, special educational needs, and school readiness challenges.

We provide individualized and structured intervention through evidence-based teaching approaches in a warm, child-centred environment. Our goal is to help every child develop their communication, learning, social, motor, emotional, and daily living skills.

What We Offer

Training and guidance provided.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunities for career growth within the centre.

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