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Ministry of Education

Special Educational Needs Officer

Ministry of Education

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 31 Aug 2025

What the role is

As a Special Educational Needs Officer, you will provide support to students with special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream schools.

What you will be working on

• Intervention support. • Systems consultation in the area of educational development. • Work with stakeholders, such as parents or external agencies, to ensure continued support for them.

What we are looking for

• Passion and disposition to work with students with SEN. • Resourceful and good problem-solving skills. • Strong collaborative and communication skills with stakeholders. • Applicants should have the fitness and resilience required to engage students safely and carry out their duties effectively. • Preferably with prior experience and expertise in working with students with SEN. In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 6 weeks of the close of the window. If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation. The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.

About your application process

This job is closing on 31 Aug 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Education or the wider Public Service.