Learning Needs Specialist

Chinese Development Assistance Council; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinese Development Assistance Council is seeking a multidisciplinary role to identify student learning and behavioural needs, co-develop intervention and support plans, and implement holistic frameworks across centres in Singapore.

You will collaborate with Educational Therapists, Counsellors, and Cluster Principals to strengthen student management, mentoring, and pastoral support, plan resources, and engage diverse stakeholders including parents and schools.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counselling or related Social Science required.
• Experience working with children and youth with learning/behavioural needs in school/community/non-profit settings preferred.
• Experience conducting observations, case consultations, or intervention planning for diverse learners.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams essential.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings to support interventions and stakeholder meetings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Educational Therapists, Counsellors, and Cluster Principals to identify learning and behavioural needs and co-develop intervention plans
• Plan and implement holistic frameworks to strengthen student management and pastoral support
• Provide guidance, training, and coaching to tutors on managing diverse learning needs
• Conduct observations and assessments to monitor progress and adjust learning support
• Develop and adapt learning resources and accommodations for diverse learners
• Engage parents, schools, and other stakeholders to support student outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Evening availability

Education

Diploma in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counselling or related Social Science

Job description

About the role

This role involves collaborating with Educational Therapists, Counsellors, and Cluster Principals to identify student learning and behavioural needs, and co-develop appropriate intervention and support plans. You will plan, conceptualise, and implement holistic frameworks and strategies to strengthen student management, mentoring approaches, and pastoral support across centres.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with Educational Therapists, Counsellors, and Cluster Principals to identify student learning and behavioural needs, and co-develop appropriate intervention and support plans
• Plan, conceptualise, and implement holistic frameworks and strategies to strengthen student management, mentoring approaches, and pastoral support across centres
• Provide guidance, training, and ongoing coaching to tutors on managing diverse learning needs, supporting student development, and applying effective classroom and behavioural strategies
• Conduct observations, assessments, and case consultations to monitor student progress, identify support needs, and recommend appropriate intervention strategies, referrals, or adjustments to learning support
• Develop, adapt, and recommend learning resources, instructional strategies, and accommodations to support students with diverse learning needs
• Engage parents, caregivers, schools, and relevant stakeholders where appropriate to support students' learning and developmental outcomes

About you

• Minimum Diploma in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counselling, or a related Social Science discipline
• Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with learning or behavioural needs, in school, community, or non-profit settings
• Experience conducting student observations, case consultations, training, or intervention planning for children and youths with diverse learning, developmental, or behavioural needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of learning support strategies, behavioural management approaches, and inclusive education practices
• Willingness to occasionally work outside of regular office hours, including evenings, to support student interventions, consultations with stakeholders, meetings with parents or schools, and centre-based programmes