Student Support Coordinator – Preschools

Ministry of Education Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education Malaysia in Malaysia seeks an experienced Student Support Coordinator – Preschools to lead SEN, inclusion, and early intervention across eight campuses.

You will build and supervise the SSD specialist team, identify needs early, coach teachers, and partner with parents and external specialists to ensure consistent support. This multi-campus leadership role requires deep knowledge of inclusive pedagogy and UDL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Needs Education, Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of education experience, preferably in Early Years and student support.
• Experience in staff supervision, coaching, or team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of SEN, early intervention, inclusive education, and UDL.
• Familiarity with EYFS, IEYC, Mandarin curricula or Kurikulum Prasekolah 2026 is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEN and inclusion provision across eight preschool campuses.
• Mentor and develop the SSD specialist team.
• Support early identification, assessment, intervention, and monitoring of children with additional needs.
• Provide guidance and, where appropriate, direct support through in-class and targeted interventions.
• Lead teacher training and coaching in inclusive pedagogy and UDL.
• Work with Therapists and other specialists to implement recommendations in the classroom.
• Build positive partnerships with parents and support student transitions.
• Ensure consistent documentation, intervention planning, progress monitoring, and reporting across campuses.
• Promote a child-centred, inclusive culture across the preschool network.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Inclusive pedagogy

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Needs Education, Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

Location: Malaysia – 8 Preschool Campuses
Department: Student Support Department (SSD)
Reports to: Head of SEND & Inclusion
Functional Reporting: Head of Early Years & Training

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Student Support Coordinator – Preschools to lead the delivery of SEN, inclusion, and early intervention across our eight preschool campuses.

The successful candidate will lead and develop the SSD specialist team, support early identification of additional needs, strengthen inclusive classroom practices, and work closely with teachers, school leaders, parents, and external specialists to ensure children receive appropriate and consistent support.

This is a multi-campus leadership role requiring strong knowledge of early-years education, inclusive pedagogy, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate SEN and inclusion provision across all eight preschool campuses.

Supervise, mentor, and develop the SSD specialist team.

Support early identification, assessment, intervention, and monitoring of children with additional needs.

Provide guidance and, where appropriate, direct support through in-class and targeted interventions.

Lead teacher training and coaching in inclusive pedagogy and UDL.

Work with Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, ABA teams, and other specialists to implement recommendations in the classroom.

Build positive partnerships with parents and support student transitions.

Ensure consistent documentation, intervention planning, progress monitoring, and reporting across campuses.

Promote a child-centred, inclusive culture across the preschool network.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Special Needs Education, Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years' experience in education, preferably with significant Early Years and student-support experience.

Experience in staff supervision, coaching, or team leadership.

Strong knowledge of SEN, early intervention, inclusive education, and UDL.

Familiarity with EYFS, IEYC, Mandarin-based curricula, and/or Kurikulum Prasekolah 2026 is an advantage.

Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Strong communication, collaboration, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

Willingness and ability to work across multiple preschool campuses.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an empathetic, collaborative, and proactive leader who is passionate about inclusion and early childhood development. You will have the confidence to work with diverse teams and families, the flexibility to operate across multiple campuses, and a strong commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding and background checks.