Primary School Counsellor | Teck Whye | 1.5 months

Job Scope

Student Befriending & Mentoring

• One-on-One Support: Serve as a dedicated befriender and mentor to High Needs Students (HNS), including student management to support on-ground discipline.

Case Management & Follow-up

• Case Management: Support in case management, including fact-finding, engagement with students and parents, coordination of follow-ups and monitoring of student progress.
• Case Documentation: Maintain proper case reports for students whom the officer works with.

Social-Emotional & Behavioural Support

• Motivational Talks: Plan and conduct motivational talks to inspire students and build resilience, drawing on personal experiences, where appropriate.
• Homework Care: Monitor and ensure completion of homework.
• Student Discipline: Assist in maintaining student discipline and positive behaviour during school events and daily school routines.

Student Well-being & Engagement

• Physical Activity: Lead and facilitate simple, age-appropriate physical exercises or light physical activities with students to promote mental and physical well-being.
• Motivational Talks: Support students in developing resilience, confidence, and a positive attitude towards school.

Parent and School Collaboration

• Parent Engagement: Engage students and parents as part of case management and follow-up.
• Student Support Coordination: Coordinate with relevant school personnel on student concerns, interventions and follow-up.

School Programmes, Events & Administration

• School Events: Assist in maintaining student discipline and positive well-being during school events (e.g. Speech Day, Games Day, Level Camps) as and when required.
• Administrative Duties: Perform any other duties assigned by the relevant authority, including general administrative and office-related tasks.

Requirements:

• Preferably with prior experience working in a school environment.
• Education: Minimum Diploma qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Education or a related discipline.
• Experience: Preferably with experience in youth work, student support, or social services.
• Basic first aid, crisis de-escalation or Mental Health First Aid certifications are strong advantages.

Contract Duration: 1 October to 16 November 2026

Working Arrangement:
Monday to Friday: 7 to 4pm
Lunch break: 1 hour

Location: Teck Whye

EA License No.: 96C4864
Reg. No.: R26161270 JOEY TAY YI TING