Primary School Counsellor | Teck Whye | 1.5 months

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Tell employers what skills you have

Psychology
School Health
Mental Health Services
Court Reporting
Student Engagement
Social Services
Social Work
Basic First Aid
Social Care
Student Relationship Management
Peer Mentoring
Case Management
Counselling Assessment
Education
Youth Services
Youth Work