Special Minds connects parents with qualified shadow teachers across Singapore. Whether your child is in preschool or primary school, we match them with the right in-school support.
A shadow teacher is a trained professional who works one-on-one with your child inside the classroom, alongside the classroom teacher. Their role is to help your child follow lessons, manage transitions, and participate in school activities at their own pace.
Shadow teachers are commonly engaged for children with:
What a Shadow Teacher Does
In-Class Support
Helps your child follow instructions, stay on task, and engage with lessons or during specific school hours.
Behavioural Guidance
Uses positive strategies to manage transitions, routines, and triggers that cause distress or disruption.
Communication Bridge
Liaises with the classroom teacher to adapt tasks, relay progress and ensure your child's needs are understood. Keeps the parents updated on the child's progress in school.
Independence Building
Gradually reduces support as your child builds confidence and skills. The goal is always greater independence.
Social Skills Support
Guides your child through peer interactions, group activities, and social routines to build confidence with classmates.
Progress Notes
Keeps records of your child's development through the Individualised Education Plan (IEP), which will be shared with the teacher, parents and other allied health professionals.
The goal is not to do the work for your child. It is to give them the scaffolding they need to succeed in school on their own terms.
Children with learning, developmental, or behavioural needs often thrive when they have consistent, personalised support inside the classroom. A shadow teacher helps your child:
Preschool shadow support focuses on early routines, play-based learning, and building the foundational skills your child needs before formal schooling including attention, communication, and social interaction.
Primary school shadow support helps your child navigate structured lessons, homework instructions, peer interaction, and the increased demands of a mainstream curriculum.
Every placement is matched based on your child's school level, learning needs, and personality.
Shadow teacher rates at Special Minds start from SGD 40 to SGD 50 per hour for junior shadow teachers and SGD 55 to SGD 65 per hour for senior shadow teachers.
Through Special Minds, our matching service is completely free. We connect you with qualified candidates and let you decide who is the right fit. Special Minds offers one of the lowest rates in Singapore and we are the only one with no package or minimum commitment.
A shadow teacher is a trained support professional who works alongside your child in a mainstream classroom, providing one-on-one assistance to help them follow lessons, manage behaviour, and participate in school life. They are commonly used for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning or developmental needs. Learn more about special education in Singapore via MOE.
If your child struggles with routines, communication, or staying focused in a group setting, a shadow teacher can provide the structured support they need during those early years. Preschool shadow support also helps build the foundation skills needed for primary school.
Shadow teacher rates at Special Minds start from SGD 40 to SGD 50 per hour for junior shadow teachers and SGD 55 to SGD 65 per hour for senior shadow teachers. We offer one of the lowest rates in Singapore, with no package and no minimum commitment required. Our matching service is completely free. You pay only the shadow teacher directly, with no agency fees.
A classroom teacher manages the whole class. A shadow teacher focuses entirely on your child, providing personalised support, adapting tasks, managing transitions, and helping your child build independence at their own pace.
Yes. Special Minds matches shadow teachers for both preschool and primary school children across Singapore. Submit your request and we will find candidates suited to your child's school level, schedule, and support needs.
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