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Allied Educator (Learning and Behavioural Support)

Overview

Allied educators are learning support specialists who help students with mild special education needs.

Description

  • Identify students' behaviour and learning needs to help them improve.
  • Create personalised learning strategies for students with special educational needs.
  • Plan and track students' learning programmes based on progress and areas of need.
  • Work with parents to ensure the well-being and development of students with special education needs.
  • Collaborate closely with teachers to better support students' learning needs in mainstream classrooms.

Entry requirements

  • A Diploma in Child Psychology or Early Childhood Education is preferred.
  • You'll also need passion for working with students with special needs and helping them succeed in mainstream education.

Salary

$2,600 – 3,900

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Engagement sessions will help keep you updated on latest research developments, such as attending courses at the Autism Resource Centre.

What to expect

You'll support students with mild special needs, dyslexia, ADHD, or more, supporting learning and well-being while creating inclusive environments.

Soft
skills

People Development

Skilled in guiding and mentoring students to reach their potential.

Communication

Able to connect with students, parents, and teachers with clarity and understanding.

Problem-Solving

Able to come up with innovative solutions to address learning challenges.

Lesson Planning

Skilled in designing educational content for individual learning objectives.

Curriculum Design

Able to develop structured content that helps students with special needs achieve educational goals.

Classroom Management

Ability to create positive learning environments and manage student behaviours.

Hard
skills

Herbert Goh, Senior Allied Educator (Learning and Behavioral Support)
"The most rewarding part is when I see students enjoying their lessons and making an effort to learn."

Herbert Goh, Senior Allied Educator (Learning and Behavioral Support)

MOE Singapore

Frequently asked questions

You'll work in mainstream schools like primary or secondary schools, helping integrate students into regular classrooms.

There are 3 types: school counsellors provide social and emotional support, allied educators (Learning and Behavioural Support) help students with special needs, and allied educators (Teaching and Learning) support classroom instruction and co-curricular programmes.

Yes. In 2020, MOE sponsored around 100 Allied Educators for Teaching and Learning for a 10-month, full-time Diploma in Special Education at NIE, with plans to train more.

It depends on each student's needs. For students with physical disabilities, they provide accessible materials, modify activities, and help develop adaptive skills.

They assess each student's learning challenges and find ways to motivate them to learn, improve, and build confidence.