Special Needs Support Specialist

WSH Experts Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

WSH Experts Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a dedicated role to support special needs students within classroom settings. The position involves implementing Individual Education Plans, providing in-class support, and communicating students’ needs to teachers to promote inclusive learning.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, parents, and external professionals, plus the preparation of learning resources and environments that accommodate students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provision of withdrawal support, specialized remediation, and implementation of Individual Education Plans.
• Provision of in-class support for special needs students in areas such as staying on-task, paying attention to teachers, and participating in classroom activities; helping follow routines; withdrawing for time out if disruptive or stressed and calming the student; assisting with understanding lesson content using visual aids and other means; communicating the student’s needs to teachers.
• Provide consultation to teachers and parents to facilitate better understanding of the students’ needs and how to support them.
• Set up and maintenance of special needs-friendly classroom/school environments.
• Preparation of teaching and learning resources for use with students (e.g. visual prompts for mild ASD students, differentiated worksheets for students with dyslexia).
• Provision of skills training (e.g. organisational skills, managing anger, handling changes, queuing up, handwriting skills).
• Provision of peer training and support (e.g. setting up circles of friends).
• Provision of feedback to teachers and parents on the needs and progress of the special needs students.
• Collaboration with external professionals/agencies and special schools in the support of special needs students.
• Co-ordination and contribution to case conferences in schools.
• Set up and maintenance of records on special needs students.
• Conduct pre-orientation for students with ASD to help them familiarize with the school environment and the new changes around the school (eg. Change of classroom, change of class name and teachers).
• Trained in administration of progress monitoring tools.

Job description

WSH Experts Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a dedicated role to support special needs students within classroom settings. The position involves implementing Individual Education Plans, providing in-class support, and communicating students’ needs to teachers to promote inclusive learning.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, parents, and external professionals, plus the preparation of learning resources and environments that accommodate students with diverse needs.