Assistant School Counsellor

Name of Authority: Telok Kurau Primary School

Contract Period: From 1 January 2026 to 30 November 2026

• Four (4) days per week, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (inclusive of a 30‑minute lunch break), with the working days to be mutually agreed upon by the Personnel and the Authority.
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays and June schools holidays.

• With guidance from Senior School Counsellor, conduct one‑to‑one sessions, small‑group work (for social‑skills, peer support, specific issues), and larger‑group or school‑wide programmes/workshops (e.g., resilience, social‑emotional learning) for Tier 2 and 3 students.
• With guidance from Senior School Counsellor, facilitate small‑group sessions such as circle time, journaling, or goal setting to promote self‑awareness, resilience, and social‑emotional growth.
• Working closely with Senior School Counsellor, liaise with parents and teachers: for example, discussing student issues, advising on support strategies.
• Together with Senior School Counsellor, perform home visits or liaise with external social/health agencies (FSCs, MSF, Com Link and VWOs) especially for more complex student needs.
• Maintain records, monitor the progress of students under their care, and contribute to school policy or programme reviews for student wellness.
• In crisis or significant incident cases (e.g., student self‑harm, traumatic event, major behavioural incident), provide intervention, follow‑up, and support across stakeholders with close coordination with Senior School Counsellor.

• Applicants must minimally possess a diploma or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or counselling qualifications recognised by the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC), or related field.
• Familiarity with the counselling approaches relevant to children between the age of 7 to 12, including frameworks such as Choice Theory, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person‑Centred Therapy, Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, Mindfulness‑Based Counselling etc.

• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy for students with social‑emotional/mental health difficulties, cultural‑sensitivity, resilience.
• Team player with a strong desire to contribute towards the betterment of the school.
• Competence in basic IT systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, student management systems) for documentation and reporting.

• Preferably with at least two years of relevant experience in school / community‑based social work, youth work, or related educational settings (primary and/or secondary schools).
• Experience working with adolescents/students in preventive, developmental, or intervention programmes.
• Familiarity with collaboration with schools, parents, and community agencies to support student well‑being.
• Experience facilitating after‑school programmes or group work sessions is an advantage.