Teacher Aide (Primary School / Secondary School)

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) / Pathlight School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Pathlight School in Singapore invites applications for a Teacher Aide at our Ang Mo Kio campus. You will assist teachers in delivering the national curriculum with autism-focused support, maintaining a clean, safe, and conducive learning environment.

No prior experience is required as training will be provided. You should have good English communication, strong organisational skills, and a passion to help students on the autism spectrum realise their talents and potential.

Qualifications

• Min. GCE O level
• No prior experience required, training will be provided
• Passion to learn about autism and develop students’ talents
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills
• We are hiring for our Ang Mo Kio campus

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating clean, safe and conducive learning environment which promotes student learning and development
• Assist teachers in preparing and producing learning materials, including adapting materials to cater to learning styles and needs of students
• Assist and guide students in carrying out instructions and activities during and after lessons
• Build strong relationships with students with care and encouragement
• Support teachers in determining individualised goals for each student (IEP/ITP/IBP) and monitor progress
• Assist with data collection to understand student profiles and monitor progress
• Implement student behavioural plans under teacher supervision
• Liaise with stakeholders such as Allied Professionals and caregivers to support students’ development and well‑being
• Implement positive classroom routines to maintain discipline and development
• Proactively engage in professional development activities
• Assist in various school initiatives and events
• Conduct CCA-related duties under a teacher's supervision

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Empathy

Education

GCE O level

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Join us in Transforming Lives Together!

Join us in Transforming Lives Together! Pathlight School is the first autism-focused school in Singapore to offer the national curriculum together with life readiness skills. It caters to students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years, who are cognitively able to access national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.

The team at Pathlight School is responsible for providing quality education and nurturing students to be future-ready, lifelong learners.

As a Teacher Aide, your Impact and Contribution includes:

Curriculum and Instructional Excellence

• Assist in creating clean, safe and conducive learning environment which promotes student learning and development
• Assist teachers in preparing and producing learning materials, which includes adapting materials to cater to learning styles and needs of students
• Assist and guide students in carrying out instructions and activities during and after lessons

Holistic student development

• Build a strong relationship with students by exhibiting care, concern and encouragement
• Support teachers in determining individualised goals for each student to enhance their development (IEP/ITP/IBP Planning)
• Assist teachers with data collection to understand student profiles and monitor progress during and after lessons
• Implement student behavioural plans and support in managing student behaviours under teacher supervision
• Liaise with stakeholders such as Allied Professionals and caregivers to support students' development and well‑being
• Implement positive, robust classroom routines to maintain classroom discipline / foster student development and well‑being

Professional development

• Proactively engage in professional development activities to facilitate ongoing knowledge and skills development

Differentiated Role Profile

• Assist students with adaptive/assistive technology
• Participate in various school initiatives and/or events
• Conduct CCA‑related duties under a teacher's supervision

Requirements

• Min. GCE O level
• No prior experience required, training will be provided
• Passion to learn about autism and develop special needs students to maximise their talents and potential
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good problem‑solving and organisational skills
• We are hiring for our Ang Mo Kio campus

Benefits

• We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.

We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.