Occupational Therapist for Children with Special Needs

NURTURE PODS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurture Pods is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Early Intervention team in Singapore. You will assess and support children with developmental needs, plan therapy, and collaborate with EI teachers, other allied health professionals, and families to maximize each child's potential.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Therapy, is AHPC-registered or eligible, and has about 2 years of paediatric experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) Singapore, or eligible for registration.
• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant paediatric experience.
• Good understanding of child development, sensory integration and early intervention practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments.
• Establish individualized therapy goals in coordination with the EI teaching team.
• Plan and deliver individual and/or group therapy sessions, adapting strategies to each child's functioning level.
• Regularly review and document each child's progress.
• Collaborate with EI team to ensure a consistent approach and support transitions to next schools.
• Maintain clear therapy documentation.
• Engage with families, sharing progress and home-based strategies.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Nurture Pods is an established early intervention centre supporting children with developmental needs in Singapore. We are committed to helping every child reach their developmental potential through individualized, evidence-based early intervention delivered by a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Nurture Pods is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Early Intervention team. You will assessand support children and individuals with developmental needs across fine motor, sensory processing, self-care and functional skill areas, working closely with EI teachers, other Allied Health Professionals and families to help each child reach their fullest developmental potential. This role suits a therapist who enjoys hands‑on paediatric practice as well as close, ongoing collaborationwithin a school-based, multidisciplinary setting.

Assessment & Therapy Planning

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments
• Establish individualized therapy goals in coordination with the EI teaching team.
• Plan and deliver individual and/or group therapy sessions, adapting strategies, activities and equipment to each child's functioning level and needs.
• Regularly review and document each child's progress

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with EI team to ensure a consistent, integrated approach to each child's development.
• Contribute to case reviews, team discussions and program planning, and support transition planning to the next school setting.
• Maintain clear, timely and accurate therapy documentation.

Family & Caregiver Engagement

• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and caregivers on their child's progress, therapy goals and strategies for support.
• Equip caregivers with practical strategies and home-based activities to reinforce therapy goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised institution.
• Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) Singapore, or eligible for registration.
• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant experience working with children with developmental and learning needs.
• Good understanding of child development, sensory integration and early intervention practices.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.