Temporary Student Support Officer (Special Education Needs)
Temasek Polytechnic
Temporary Student Support Officer
Casual
Closing on 27 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Provide individualised support to students in managing challenging behaviours in school, including support management for meltdowns
- Support the Special Education Needs (SEN) team to implement behaviour interventions and learning support plans for students with SEN in collaboration with academic team and other stakeholders
- Maintain records of student progress and interventions implemented
- Assist with organising, implementing, and facilitating training and advocacy programmes for students with SEN
- Partner with SEN team, academic team and other stakeholders to create a supportive environment conducive to the success of students with SEN
- Assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the student system's (STAR) Case Management module
What we are looking for
- Passion and disposition to care for and work with students with SEN
- Relevant qualifications in Inclusive and Special Education, Education, Psychology, Applied or Educational Psychology, Counselling and/or relevant areas preferred
- At least 3 years of experience supporting students with SEN, preferably in an educational or social service sector setting preferred
- Resourceful and good problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and collaboratively with different stakeholders in student support
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Excellent interpersonal communication (both oral and written) and administrative skills
- IT proficiency in data management, with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience in facilitating workshop and events management would be an advantage
About your application process
This job is closing on 27 May 2026.
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 Temasek Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.
About Temasek Polytechnic
Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change.
TP’s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. “TP Cares” is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community.
Learner. Creator. Leader
We envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.
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