Editorial summary

The company is recruiting a Locum Occupational Therapist for a paediatric SPED school located in Central Singapore, with a January 2027 start and a contract through December 2027. The role involves assessing students’ occupational performance and development, setting individualised goals, and delivering individual and group therapy to support learning, independence, and participation in school activities. Key requirements include Singaporean or PR status and paediatric experience, with a monthly salary of 6,900 SGD. The position is a locum engagement for the 2027 school year.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/locum-occupational-therapist-central-singaporean-pr-only-paediatric-jan-2027-start-42565 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 11 Nov 2026]

We are recruiting a Locum Occupational Therapist for a SPED School located in Central Singapore

Availability:

• To discuss
• Jan - Dec 2027

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assess students’ occupational performance and developmental needs, including self-care, fine motor skills, visual motor integration, sensory processing, play and participation in school activities.
• Develop individualised therapeutic goals and intervention plans that support students’ learning, independence and participation in the school environment.
• Provide individual and group occupational therapy interventions based on students’ assessed needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, caregivers and the multidisciplinary team to develop and review students’ Individualised Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work with teachers to incorporate therapy strategies into classroom activities and daily school routines.
• Provide training and guidance to teachers, teacher aides and caregivers on strategies to support students’ functional skills, regulation, positioning and safe transfers, where required.
• Recommend and support the use of assistive technology, adaptive equipment, seating systems and environmental modifications to improve students’ access and participation.
• Provide caregiver education and practical strategies to carry over skills into the home and community.
• Support age-appropriate play, social participation, community access and transition planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely assessment reports, intervention records and progress documentation.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Full AHPC Registration
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Relevant experience in paediatrics.
• Passionate about Occupational Therapy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in local languages will be an advantage
• Self-motivated to engage in continuous learning and education in the field of Occupational Therapy

SG Rehab Recruitment Division

• Email:
• Web: www.sgrehab.com
• WhatsApp: +65 88120295
• Company Registration No.: 201435598H | EA Licence No.: 17C8839

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