MOE AED (Learning and Behavioural Support)

[chlennis]

Hi I am an AED T/L and just went for my interview. Can anyone share with me your timeline? Thanks!

 

[kyliah31]

Allied Educator (Learning and Behavioural Support) Feb Intake

Hello! Anyone here apply for the recent opening for Allied Educator (LBS)? Hopefully this thread is not dead!

 

[minimalist93]

Hello! Anyone here apply for the recent opening for Allied Educator (LBS)? Hopefully this thread is not dead!

Hello. Maybe I'm the only one left hahaha!

I am currently serving my Practicum as untrained AED (LBS) though. If you have any questions feel free to ask I'll reply if I'm free!

All the best for the application!

 

[kyliah31]

Hi, I sent you a PM! Thanks so much!

Hello. Maybe I'm the only one left hahaha!

I am currently serving my Practicum as untrained AED (LBS) though. If you have any questions feel free to ask I'll reply if I'm free!

All the best for the application!

 

[yenzter]

Hello. Maybe I'm the only one left hahaha!

I am currently serving my Practicum as untrained AED (LBS) though. If you have any questions feel free to ask I'll reply if I'm free!

All the best for the application!

Hi Minimalist,

I’m going for the interview next week.
What kind of questions do they ask during the interview?
How is your school stint as an untrained AED like? Are you attached to a senior or mentor?

 

[minimalist93]

Hi Minimalist,

I’m going for the interview next week.
What kind of questions do they ask during the interview?
How is your school stint as an untrained AED like? Are you attached to a senior or mentor?

Hey so sorry I didn't receive notifications about replies.
They usually ask you why you would like to join them and give you scenarios and ask you how you would handle them.

I hope everything went well for you.

I was already working in a school so I had my stint in the same school. Hence no issues for me. Basically you observe and learn under a mentor. Your mentor then allow you to support one or two students.

 

[yenzter]

Hey so sorry I didn't receive notifications about replies.
They usually ask you why you would like to join them and give you scenarios and ask you how you would handle them.

I hope everything went well for you.

I was already working in a school so I had my stint in the same school. Hence no issues for me. Basically you observe and learn under a mentor. Your mentor then allow you to support one or two students.

 

[yenzter]

Thanks minimalist, I’m still waiting for the result of the interview. Crossing my fingers.

 

[dragon8]

Hi, I sent you a PM! Thanks so much!

Hey so sorry I didn't receive notifications about replies.
They usually ask you why you would like to join them and give you scenarios and ask you how you would handle them.

I hope everything went well for you.

I was already working in a school so I had my stint in the same school. Hence no issues for me. Basically you observe and learn under a mentor. Your mentor then allow you to support one or two students.

Hi Minimalist,
I'm thinking of apply for AED post but now it's closed. Would like to find out more from you about the job.

 

[minimalist93]

Hi Minimalist,
I'm thinking of apply for AED post but now it's closed. Would like to find out more from you about the job.

Hi! Really sorry something is wrong with the notification functions.

I just saw that it's open again until September. Will you be trying? It's a tough job, very tiring, not easy. But fulfilling. Worth a try lah if 2 years bond is not too much for you. In a school, 2 years fly past.

 

[dragon8]

Hi! Really sorry something is wrong with the notification functions.

I just saw that it's open again until September. Will you be trying? It's a tough job, very tiring, not easy. But fulfilling. Worth a try lah if 2 years bond is not too much for you. In a school, 2 years fly past.

Hi, I'm thinking of applying. Can I find out more about the job from you?

 

[minimalist93]

Hi, I'm thinking of applying. Can I find out more about the job from you?

Yup sure. Will try my best to answer your questions.

 

[dragon8]

Yup sure. Will try my best to answer your questions.

Why do you say it's tiring? What do you normally do in your job?

 

[minimalist93]

Why do you say it's tiring? What do you normally do in your job?

I work in a Secondary school, where usually there is only 1 LBS. So everything with regards to SEN and students with SEN all goes to you. This include lesson planning, conducting lessons, communicating with external agencies and hospitals, doing home visits when needed, writing reports, doing classroom observations, Access Arrangement applications, advising teachers and parents, planning programmes, executing programmes, handling meltdowns and much more.

I am asked to work from 8am to 4pm and don't get to enjoy going home early. But even so, time is never enough. Work is never ending. Sometimes my whole day will be spent handling emergencies or impromptu stuff that I have no time for work.

If you are working in a Primary school, you will also need to handle transit students, where young kids who just got into P1 learn social skills etc so they can mix well into a class.

Support from school also varies. Some school are very into SEN, some are not. Don't be surprise when there are teachers who still call LBS as counsellors or ask what is LBS even though this position is not new.

Not trying to scare anyone but this job is really not easy. I'm also wondering how long I can tahan. Haha.

 

[dragon8]

I work in a Secondary school, where usually there is only 1 LBS. So everything with regards to SEN and students with SEN all goes to you. This include lesson planning, conducting lessons, communicating with external agencies and hospitals, doing home visits when needed, writing reports, doing classroom observations, Access Arrangement applications, advising teachers and parents, planning programmes, executing programmes, handling meltdowns and much more.

I am asked to work from 8am to 4pm and don't get to enjoy going home early. But even so, time is never enough. Work is never ending. Sometimes my whole day will be spent handling emergencies or impromptu stuff that I have no time for work.

If you are working in a Primary school, you will also need to handle transit students, where young kids who just got into P1 learn social skills etc so they can mix well into a class.

Support from school also varies. Some school are very into SEN, some are not. Don't be surprise when there are teachers who still call LBS as counsellors or ask what is LBS even though this position is not new.

Not trying to scare anyone but this job is really not easy. I'm also wondering how long I can tahan. Haha.

Wow, sounds really tough. May I know what kind of lesson do you normally conduct? Who do you report to in school? Which agency do you work with? Why need to go hospital? Sorry, I'm asking a lot of questions.

 

[minimalist93]

Wow, sounds really tough. May I know what kind of lesson do you normally conduct? Who do you report to in school? Which agency do you work with? Why need to go hospital? Sorry, I'm asking a lot of questions.

Lessons range from phonics, to social skills, to handwriting, to everyday hygiene, to calming strategies and so on. It depends on the student's needs.

I report to the Student Development Team HOD. Some LBS report to the HOD of CCE, and some to the SSD. Some even directly to the VP.

Agencies are those under MSF who helps students with SEN as well. Some complex cases might also be under Child Protection, social workers etc.

Hospitals because you will need to get students assessed by professionals if they haven't. Some Occupational Therapists or Psychologists will want to communicate with LBS so they are on the same page supporting the student.

 

[dragon8]

Lessons range from phonics, to social skills, to handwriting, to everyday hygiene, to calming strategies and so on. It depends on the student's needs.

I report to the Student Development Team HOD. Some LBS report to the HOD of CCE, and some to the SSD. Some even directly to the VP.

Agencies are those under MSF who helps students with SEN as well. Some complex cases might also be under Child Protection, social workers etc.

Hospitals because you will need to get students assessed by professionals if they haven't. Some Occupational Therapists or Psychologists will want to communicate with LBS so they are on the same page supporting the student.

Yah, I can tell that it's not a easy job to do, tiring. There’s dyslexia, ADHD, autism. Normally which one have more students? Do you think, it’s better to work in primary school for new AED?

 

[minimalist93]

Yah, I can tell that it's not a easy job to do, tiring. There’s dyslexia, ADHD, autism. Normally which one have more students? Do you think, it’s better to work in primary school for new AED?

I can't say which has more because every school is different. And nowadays you also need to support students without diagnosis but has issues.

Hm, Primary or Secondary depends on personal preference. Both has got its challenges. If you like young kids, then Primary is for you.

 

[dragon8]

I can't say which has more because every school is different. And nowadays you also need to support students without diagnosis but has issues.

Hm, Primary or Secondary depends on personal preference. Both has got its challenges. If you like young kids, then Primary is for you.

You are the only AED in school, quite taxing for 1 person to handle so much. Is there anyone in school that you can consult in school with regard the issues you face with students?

 

[minimalist93]

You are the only AED in school, quite taxing for 1 person to handle so much. Is there anyone in school that you can consult in school with regard the issues you face with students?

Usually you work under the HODs or the Principal's instructions when handling complex cases. So yes there are people who will work with you.