Life Skills Coach Assistant

INSCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Singapore seeks a motivated coach to support neurodivergent children (aged 7-12). The ideal candidate will have experience in special education and a passion for teaching. Responsibilities include creating a supportive learning environment, assisting in lesson planning, and monitoring student progress. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a SPED school or working with children with special needs.
• Good understanding of special education laws and regulations.
• Ability to create a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a conducive learning environment for students.
• Assist in planning and designing classroom activities.
• Support coaches in teaching students and maintaining classroom discipline.
• Monitor students' progress and goals effectively.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Empathy

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Specialist diploma/degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

InSchool is a social enterprise that provides a structured before and after school enrichment programme, specially designed for neurodivergent children (aged 7-12) to build functional life skills, social confidence & independence. We are seeking a driven, talented and dedicated coach to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with students with special needs and will be committed to creating a supportive learning environment as we continue to make meaningful impact to society and build an inclusive future. You will be involved in the end-to-end execution of your teaching work and experience how your effort is positively changing and impacting the lives of families and children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Create a clean, safe and conducive learning environment to promote students' development and learning.
• Assist coaches in planning and designing classroom activities and preparing learning resources and materials.
• Support coaches in teaching/coaching students in your charge to carry out instructions of the activities during lessons.
• Build good relationships with students through care and encouragement.
• Help coaches with data collection through daily observation of each student and track progress/monitor each student's goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with overall team to support students' well‑being and development.
• Implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices to maintain classroom discipline.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of working experience within a SPED school and/or worked with children with special needs, including but not limited to autism, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome etc.
• Having a specialist diploma/degree in a relevant or related field or valid teaching certification in Special Education is good but optional.
• Some understanding of the special education laws and regulations.
• Strong in communicating, collaborating and building relationships with students, parents and team members.
• Good patience, empathy and desire to help students achieve their potential.
• Takes the initiative, can be independent, and positively influences your team.
• Resourceful, result‑driven, can problem‑solve, flexible and adaptable to the changing educational environment.
• Likes to learn and able to learn on the job.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday (in‑person and on‑site)

Locations

• Common Ground Civic Centre, 21 Bedok North Street 1, #01-01, Singapore 469659
• Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, #01-09, Canopy Block, Singapore 159053

Interested candidates please drop us a message at [e-mail] or contact us at [phone] (WhatsApp available).