Special Needs Teacher (Relief / Shadow)

NEUROPLAY SYSTEMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Singapore is seeking Shadow Support Teachers and Relief Teachers to support children with diverse learning needs. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Psychology or related fields and experience in early childhood or intervention settings. This role offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay. Join a dedicated team committed to shaping young learners' futures.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Incentives on top of hourly payout

Transport allowance for selected positions

Biweekly payout

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in teaching children 0–6 in Early Childhood or Early Intervention settings.
• Compassionate and patient personality.
• Early intervention: 1 year (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate skills to help students pay attention and follow instructions.
• Support the development of appropriate classroom behaviour.
• Implement accommodations to help students achieve IEP goals.
• Provide regular progress updates to parents and teachers.

Skills

Psychology

Assessing

Autonomy

Teaching

Ability To Work Independently

Interpersonal Skills

Early Childhood Education

Critical Thinking

Special Education

Attention to Details

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Creative Thinking

Student Development

Education

Degree or Diploma in Psychology, Early Childhood, Social Work, or Special Needs

Local Polytechnic Diploma (Preferred)

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Pay: Up to 35.00 (SGD) per hour

Job description

Positions Available

• Shadow Support Teachers (Permanent Part-Time, Contract, Temporary)
• Relief Teachers (Permanent Part-Time, Contract, Temporary)

Requirement

• Degree or Diploma in Psychology, Early Childhood, Social Work, or Special Needs
• Relevant work experience in teaching children 0–6 in Early Childhood or Early Intervention settings
• Compassionate and patient personality

Responsibilities

A) Shadow Support Teacher

• Facilitate skills that enable students to pay attention and follow instructions in class.
• Support development of appropriate classroom behaviour.
• Help classroom teachers understand students’ learning differences.
• Provide support for classroom tasks only when necessary.
• Implement accommodations and modifications to help students achieve IEP (Individualized Education Plan) goals.
• Ensure therapy goals (speech, occupational, etc.) are applied in classroom settings.
• Provide regular progress updates to parents, teachers, and the case team.

B) Relief Teachers

• Plan and carry out routine-based intervention programmes aligned with each child’s IEP.
• Support functional outcomes through engagement, strategies, and behavioural techniques.
• Carry out recommended therapeutic strategies as part of a transdisciplinary team.
• Prepare appropriate teaching resources based on children’s interests.
• Maintain a respectful learning environment with positive discipline.
• Supervise Teacher Aides and Assistant Teachers.

Remuneration

• Incentives on top of hourly payout
• Transport allowance for selected positions
• Biweekly payout (paid every two weeks)

Working Hours

• Morning and afternoon slots available

Location

• Islandwide (EIPIC centres, SPED schools, and more)

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Contract, Temporary, Freelance

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Education

• Local Polytechnic Diploma (Preferred)

Experience

• Early intervention : 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location

In person

Skills

• Psychology
• Assessing
• Autonomy
• Teaching
• Ability To Work Independently
• Interpersonal Skills
• Early Childhood Education
• Critical Thinking
• Special Education
• Attention to Details
• Kaleidoscope
• Teaching Experience
• Communication Skills
• Creative Thinking
• Student Development