School-Based Youth Worker: Development & Behaviour Support

THE TALENT PEOPLE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Youth Worker will be deployed to support the Student Development Team (SDT) and Student Management Team (SMT) at a primary school in Singapore. The role emphasizes supporting the holistic development and well‑being of a targeted group of students, with a focus on behavioural management and student supervision.

Duties include assisting SDT/SMT with discipline, documenting behavioural management, supervising students (including during in-house suspensions), responding to teachers for student

Qualifications

• Higher NITEC, Diploma, or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Youth Work, or related disciplines.
• Preferably at least 1 year of experience working directly with children or youth.
• Experience in a school setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage challenging student behavior with composure and professionalism.
• Comfortable providing supervision and direct student engagement in a primary school environment.
• Candidates must hold valid work authorization in Singapore at point of application.

Responsibilities

• Support SDT and SMT in student management and discipline matters, including investigation, documentation, and communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Draft and administer behavioral management documentation and forms.
• Guide and coach students serving in-house suspension or Controlled Recess Duty.
• Provide direct supervision of identified students, including classroom presence when required.
• Respond promptly to requests from teachers to support students exhibiting inappropriate behavior and escort them to calming spaces.
• Provide basic counselling support to students as directed by the school team.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Higher NITEC, Diploma, or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Youth Work

Job description

The Youth Worker will be deployed to support the Student Development Team (SDT) and Student Management Team (SMT) at a primary school in Singapore. The role emphasizes supporting the holistic development and well‑being of a targeted group of students, with a focus on behavioural management and student supervision.

Duties include assisting SDT/SMT with discipline, documenting behavioural management, supervising students (including during in-house suspensions), responding to teachers for student