Special Needs Therapist

Responsibilities: Direct Therapy Delivery: - You will deliver in-home and community one-on-one therapy tailored to each child, combining play-based and structured activities to build communication, attention, regulation and daily living skills. - You will design and adapt individual developmental and behaviour programmes with measurable goals that fit the child and family context. - You will apply evidence-informed strategies to support social interaction and learning participation during sessions. - You will teach parents and carers practical routines and strategies that they can use between sessions to promote generalisation and independence. School & Community Support: - You will provide one-on-one shadow aide support in classrooms and trial strategies with teachers to improve access to learning and social participation. - You will observe children in school and community settings and test approaches to produce classroom-ready recommendations. - You will liaise with schools and community staff to propose reasonable accommodations and participation supports. - You will travel reliably to client sites and be available for occasional weekend sessions or school events. Documentation & Team Collaboration: - You will keep clear session notes, behavioural observations and progress reports that track goals and guide decisions. - You will share findings in case discussions and supervision and contribute practical ideas to programmes and resources. - You will take part in internal training and accept feedback to strengthen your clinical practice. - You will coordinate with parents, teachers and allied professionals to support consistent implementation of plans. Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology or a related discipline. - Fresh graduates with practical placement experience or a strong interest in developmental support are encouraged to apply; previous experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, GDD or learning difficulties is an advantage. - Valid driving licence and reliable personal transport, with willingness to travel to homes, schools and community locations and attend occasional weekend assignments. - Willingness to participate in supervision and professional development to grow in the role. Hard Skills & Knowledge: - Knowledge of behavioural support strategies, behaviour plans, developmental milestones and individualised intervention approaches. - Ability to design and implement structured and play-based activities with routine progress monitoring and adaptable session plans. - Competent in writing clear session notes, progress reports and using basic digital documentation or case management tools. - Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality and ethical practice standards relevant to child and adolescent support. Soft Skills & Qualities: - Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Melayu for clear reporting and family collaboration. - Patient, observant and flexible; you adapt activities to different environments and respond calmly to unexpected behaviours. - Collaborative team player who works well with teachers, parents and allied professionals and accepts supervision and feedback. - Professional integrity, respect for boundaries and commitment to safeguarding children at all times.