1212 SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS (SEN) OFFICER/School/Yishun

MAXHUNT RESOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Singapore is seeking a skilled individual to provide specialized support for students with special needs. This role involves in-class assistance, development of inclusive classroom environments, and collaboration with teachers and parents. The candidate should hold a Diploma in Special Education and have at least 3 years of experience in similar roles within mainstream schools. The contract period spans ten months with defined working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in MOE mainstream schools.
• Experience in conducting School-based Dyslexia Remediation.
• Trained in the administration of progress monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide withdrawal support and remedial assistance.
• Consult with parents and teachers on student needs.
• Set up special needs-friendly classroom environments.
• Prepare resources for special needs students.
• Conduct pre-orientation for students with ASD.

Skills

Knowledge of Special Education practices

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with ASD students

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Special Education

Job description

Name of Authority : Huamin Primary School

Contract Period: From 1 Jan 2026 to 31 May 2026 (5 months) & From 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 (5 months)

Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:

·Mondays to Fridays: 7:00am to 4:00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break

·Services not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted school holidays and public holidays.

Job Scopes

1. Provision of withdrawal support, specialized remediation, and implementation of Individual Education Plans.
2. Provision of in-class support for special needs students in areas such as (but not limited to):
   • reminding and prompting the student to stay on-task, pay attention to teachers and participating in classroom activities;
   • helping the student to follow classroom routines;
   • withdrawing the student for time out if he becomes disruptive or stressed during lessons and providing means to calm him/her down;
   • helping the student to understand lesson content using various means (e.g. visual aides, and to complete work assigned);
   • helping to communicate the student’s needs to the teachers;
3. Provide consultation to teachers and parents to facilitate better understanding of the students’ needs and how to support them.
4. Set up and maintenance of special needs-friendly classroom/school environments.
5. Preparation of teaching and learning resources for use with students (e.g. visual prompts for mild ASD students, differentiated worksheets for students with dyslexia).
6. Provision of skills training (e.g. organisational skills, managing anger, handling changes, queuing up, handwriting skills).
7. Provision of peer training and support (e.g. setting up circles of friends).
8. Provision of feedback to teachers and parents on the needs and progress of the special needs students.
9. Collaboration with external professionals/agencies and special schools in the support of special needs students.
10. Co‑ordination and contribution to case conferences in schools.
11. Set up and maintenance of records on special needs students.
12. Conduct pre‑orientation for students with ASD to help them familiarise with the school environment and the new changes around the school (eg. Change of classroom, change of class name and teachers).
13. Trained in administration of progress monitoring tools.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Special Education
• 3 years of similar working experience in MOE mainstream schools to support students with/ suspected of SEN
• 3 years of experience in conducting School‑based Dyslexia Remediation (SDR)