School Counsellor - Yishun

Contract Period: From 1 July 2026 to 30 November 2027.

Mondays to Fridays: 7:30am to 4.00pm, inclusive of 30 minutes lunch break

Scope of Services:

The Service Provider shall deliver the following services:

1. First Response Support

a. Respond promptly to requests from teachers to assist in the removal of students from classrooms and escort them to designated pull-out locations.

b. Provide initial assessment, de-escalation, and basic counselling support for students experiencing emotional or behavioural dysregulation.

c. Contact parents/guardians to provide initial updates regarding incidents involving their child.

d. Provide relevant observations and recommendations to the School Counsellor (SC), Special Educational Needs Officer (SENO), Discipline Master/Mistress (DM), and Student Development Team (SDT) to support follow-up interventions.

2. Befriending and Mentoring

a. Establish supportive relationships with identified students and provide ongoing mentoring and guidance to students assessed to be at risk of re-offending or recurring behavioural issues.

3. Additional Duties

a. Manage and oversee the Student Engagement Activity Hub, including planning and facilitating engagement activities.

b. Support the implementation of after-school programmes, enrichment activities, and learning journeys for high-needs students.

c. Attend Case Management Team (CMT) meetings to remain informed of identified Students with Additional Needs (SwANs) and contribute to discussions where appropriate.

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Requirements:

- Bachelor of Arts / Science in Psychology / Counselling

- At least 2 years of experience working with children ages between 6 to 12