Special Needs Teacher (Relief/Shadow)

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

Job summary

A Singapore-based education provider is seeking dedicated Shadow Support Teachers and Relief Teachers to assist children aged 0–6 in Early Childhood settings. Candidates should possess a Degree or Diploma in Psychology or relevant fields. Roles include facilitating classroom attention skills and supporting behavioral growth. Flexible schedules and various contract options are offered, along with incentives and transport allowances. Experience in early intervention is preferred, and a local diploma is advantageous.

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.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in early intervention.
• Willingness to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate skills for attention and instructions.
• Support classroom behaviour development.
• Provide updates to parents and the case team.
• Plan routine-based interventions aligned with IEP.

Skills

Compassionate and patient personality

Ability to facilitate attention and follow instructions

Understanding of students' learning differences

Education

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

Local Polytechnic Diploma (Preferred)

Job description

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