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Teaching Support Interns (Youths for Autism)

Pathlight School / Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing routines and ensuring a structured, safe, and supportive environment, whether in the classroom or workplace.
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students or clients, based on their individual needs.
  • Help with the preparation of teaching, training, or vocational materials and resources.
  • Participate in student care activities, such as mealtimes, transitions, and outdoor learning.

Requirements

  • Passion for working with children or youths with special needs.
  • Patient, responsible, and willing to learn.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Teaching Support Interns (Youths for Autism)

Pathlight School / Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) · Singapore, Singapore · Contract · Posted 2026-09-29

Description

Join us in Transforming Lives Together!

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) or ARC(S) is a non-profit charity organisation dedicated to serving individuals on the autism spectrum throughout their lives. Based in Singapore, ARC(S) offers a range of services and resources tailored to meet the growing concerns and needs of the autism community.

Youths for Autism (YFA) Internship Programme ([https://yfa.autism.org.sg/](https://yfa.autism.org.sg/)) offers passionate and motivated young individuals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting students and clients with autism. Interns will be meaningfully engaged in special education or inclusive workplace settings, while contributing to the learning, development, and well-being of students or clients in a supportive and inclusive environment.

As a YFA Intern, you will be deployed to one of the following departments based on your interest, strengths, and organizational needs:

Teaching Track (Primary, Secondary, or Vocational Track)

Digital Academy

Early Intervention Programme (EIP)

Employability and Employment Centre (E2C)

Your Impact and Contribution

  • Support teachers or job coaches in delivering daily learning and engagement activities for students or clients with autism.
  • Collaborate with teachers and other team members to support the holistic development of students.
  • Support school-wide or centre-wide events and initiatives (e.g., learning journeys, career fairs, or social activities).

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop greater awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Learn strategies to engage and support the learning and behaviour of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Gain insight into the roles within special education and inclusive workplace settings.
  • Build soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and empathy in a real-world environment.

Requirements

  • Able to commit to full duration of the internship.
  • No prior experience required – training will be provided.

Who Should Apply

  • Pre-university students, undergraduates, or fresh graduates exploring careers in education, psychology, social work, or related fields.
  • Individuals with an interest in supporting the special needs community.

Remuneration: $1,600 per month

Internship Period: End December 2026 to End May/June 2027 (Applications open)

End June 2027 to End November/December 2027

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 4.30pm / 8am – 5pm / 9am – 6pm\*

\*Subjected to deployment

  • If you are qualified and keen to be part of a life transforming team, please click on the link to download our YFA Form and upload your completed form in your application submission.
  • [YFA Application Form](https://yfa.autism.org.sg/documents/forms/YFA_Internship_Application_Form_13Jan2026.docx)

Benefits

Enjoy a meaningful and enriching journey that goes beyond the classroom. Experience a supportive staff culture that nurtures wellbeing, bringing warmth and connection to your experience. Take the opportunity to build soft skills, deepen your understanding of neurodiversity, and gain insights that add a new dimension to your academic and career journey.

_We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified._

_Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire._

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