Teacher Aide (WeCAN Early Intervention Programme)

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) / Pathlight School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Dynamic workplace culture

Job summary

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) is recruiting a Teacher Aide to support the WeCAN EIP team in delivering early intervention services to young children on the autism spectrum. The TA helps prepare learning environments, assist teachers in lessons, and promote children's participation and engagement.

Join ARC(S) in Singapore to collaborate with therapists and educators, adapt to routines, and contribute to a respectful, nurturing classroom that supports every child’s development.

Qualifications

• Min. GCE 'O'Level/NITEC
• Comfortable working with young children on the autism spectrum in a respectful, patient, and responsive manner
• Able to adapt quickly to changes in classroom routines, plans, and children's needs
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented in approach
• Willingness to learn and receive guidance from teachers and therapists
• Prior experience working with young children is preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up classrooms and learning materials prior to sessions
• Organise teaching resources and therapy materials
• Reset and pack up materials after sessions
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and readiness of the learning environment
• Support children during lessons as directed by teachers
• Participate in classroom choreography (e.g., guiding transitions, prompting participation, supporting regulation needs)
• Assist with implementation of planned activities and routines
• Support children's engagement in tasks and daily routines
• Work proactively and fluidly within a multidisciplinary team
• Follow teacher instructions closely while taking initiative where appropriate
• Communicate observations or needs to teachers promptly
• Contribute to a supportive and respectful team culture

Education

GCE 'O'Level/NITEC

Job description

Join us to Transform Lives Together!

Join us to Transform Lives Together!Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) or ARC(S) is a non-profit charity organisation dedicated to serving individuals on the autism spectrum throughout their lives. Based in Singapore, ARC(S) offers a range of services and resources tailored to meet the growing concerns and needs of the autism community including our WeCAN Early Intervention Programme (EIP).

The team at WeCAN EIP provides quality early intervention for young children on the autism spectrum under 7 years and equips their caregivers with the skills that will help them reach their full potential.

Role Summary

The Teacher Aide (TA) supports the teaching team in delivering quality early intervention services to young children on the autism spectrum. The TA plays a key role in preparing the learning environment, supporting classroom routines, and working collaboratively with teachers to facilitate children's participation and engagement.

As a Teacher Aide (WeCAN EIP), your impact and contribution includes:

Classroom & Environment Support

• Set up classrooms and learning materials prior to sessions
• Organise teaching resources and therapy materials
• Reset and pack up materials after sessions
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and readiness of the learning environment

In-Class Support

• Support children during lessons as directed by teachers
• Participate in classroom choreography (e.g., guiding transitions, prompting participation, supporting regulation needs)
• Assist with implementation of planned activities and routines
• Support children's engagement in tasks and daily routines

Team Collaboration

• Work proactively and fluidly within a multidisciplinary team
• Follow teacher instructions closely while taking initiative where appropriate
• Communicate observations or needs to teachers promptly
• Contribute to a supportive and respectful team culture

Requirements

• Min. GCE 'O'Level/NITEC
• Comfortable working with young children on the autism spectrum in a respectful, patient, and responsive manner
• Able to adapt quickly to changes in classroom routines, plans, and children's needs
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented in approach
• Willingness to learn and receive guidance from teachers and therapists
• Prior experience working with young children is preferred

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 apologise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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