Special Needs Educator / Youth Worker

SELF TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

SELF is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support students with special educational needs in MOE schools. You will plan and facilitate life skills, behavioural support, and emotional regulation sessions, coordinating with the SEN team to foster independence and resilience.

Responsibilities include group and individual support, maintaining records, and aligning activities with IEPs, while safeguarding students per school policies. MOE instructor registration is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma level in Youth Work, Social Work, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• 2+ years experience with children or youth with SEN (ID/ASD/ADHD preferred).
• Familiarity with positive behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong communication with students and school staff.
• MOE instructor registration or eligibility to be registered.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured sessions covering life skills, behavioural and emotional regulation.
• Provide group and individual support; build rapport with students.
• Collaborate with SENO, form teachers and counsellor; attend case discussions and align with IEPs.
• Maintain session records and progress reports at mid-point and end of engagement.
• Adhere to school safeguarding policies and escalate welfare concerns.

Skills

Patience

Trust-building

Communication

Education

Diploma in Youth Work or related field

Job description

About SELF

SELF (www.self.sg) is a social enterprise that empowers individuals to thrive in their personal and professional lives. We design and deliver transformative learning experiences that build self-awareness, confidence, and resilience. Through our programmes, we empower individuals to be a champion of their lives.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Youth Worker to support students with special educational needs (SEN) at MOE schools. The role involves planning and facilitating structured sessions in life skills, behavioural support, and emotional regulation, working closely with the school's SEN team to help students build independence, self-regulation, and resilience.

Read more about SELF's school programmes: https://www.self.sg/school-programmes

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured sessions covering life skills development (personal organisation, self-care routines, following instructions, navigating everyday social situations), behavioural skills (positive behaviour reinforcement, self-regulation), and emotional regulation (identifying and expressing emotions, coping strategies, resilience-building), adapted to students' developmental needs and profiles.
• Provide both group-based and individual support, building rapport with each student and adjusting approaches to their unique needs.
• Collaborate closely with the school's Special Educational Needs Officer (SENO), form teachers, and school counsellor — including attending case discussions, sharing observations, and aligning activities with students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) where applicable.
• Maintain session records and submit progress reports at the mid-point and end of the engagement, summarising activities, observations, and recommendations for follow-up support.
• Adhere to the school's child safeguarding policies at all times, escalating any welfare concerns promptly to the SENO or school counsellor.

Who We're Looking For

We are not just looking for ad-hoc trainers — we want individuals who resonate with our mission and are excited to be part of a team that makes a lasting impact for students who need it most. You are:

• Passionate about supporting children and youth with special educational needs.
• Patient, observant, and skilled at building trust with students who may need more time and structure to engage.
• Comfortable working within a school's SEN ecosystem, alongside SENOs, form teachers, and counsellors.
• Open to learning and growing alongside a purpose-driven team.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field (minimum Diploma level).
• At least 2 years of experience working with children or youth with SEN, preferably with ID, ASD, or ADHD profiles.
• Familiarity with positive behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong communication skills with both students and school staff.
• Registered (or eligible to be registered) as an MOE instructor.

License/Certification:

• MOE Instructor Registration (Required)

Remuneration:

• Part-time: $25-35 per hour
• Full-time: $2700-3500 per month