Job Description Job Title: Facilitator for Semi-Verbal Neurodivergent child - Stellenbosch We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and playful live-out facilitator to join a family and support a wonderful autistic, 9-year-old boy with limited speech.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with autistic children and teaching and must be able to take the lead in managing the curriculum, focusing on both academic development and essential life skills.
Main Purpose of the job: To offer personalised daily guidance and support, ensuring he receives tailored learning opportunities that caters to his specific and unique needs.
A special interest and passion in neurodiversity and being a secure, long-term source of support are of the utmost importance.
The candidate will be trained by the NDC Facilitation Academy and thereafter receive personalised support from a registered counsellor for up to 4-6 weeks, working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
General Requirements: • A valid driver's license, driving experience and a clean driving record– Essential.
• Basic Afrikaans language skills – Essential.
• Computer fluency – Essential.
Job Objectives: • Becoming a core member of the multi-disciplinary team to support his individual needs if and when needed.
• Providing companionship and emotional support for him at home.
• Support and scaffolding for his regulation needs (lessening any uncertainty and anxiety).
• To carry out duties such as facilitating school and learning activities and taking him on outings and to appointments.
Supporting the understanding of his individual difference sensory profile, and executive functioning (i.e.
assisting with creating a routine with the use of visual aids).
Facilitating and planning creative educational activities using a child-led approach.
Requirements Job-Related work experience: • Previous experience in a role supporting neurodivergent children - Essential.
• Previous experience in teaching – Essential.
• Familiarity with special education strategies, curriculum adaptation, and life skills training - Essential.
Job-Related Knowledge: Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - Essential.
• Familiarity with low arousal, child-led, neuro-affirming approach - Essential.
• Knowledge of alternative communication tools and experience in supporting non-verbal or semi-verbal communication - Essential.
Patience, empathy, and a commitment to building a trusting, supportive relationship with the child - Essential.
• Ability to lead in both structured and unstructured learning environments, balancing academic and life skill teaching - Essential. • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the family and other support systems - Essential.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to the child's needs and family's schedule - Essential.
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in education, special education, psychology, or related fields – Essential.
Job-Related Skills: • Able to assist with planning and implementing educational activities with him using a creative and flexible approach to teaching and learning according to his learning abilities – Essential.
• Ability to minimise stress and anxiety for him by utilising a low arousal approach - Essential.
• Strong verbal communication skills with child and parents – Essential.
• Organisational skills, i.e., ability to implement structure, strong time management imperative - Essential.
• Social, play and life skills – Essential.
• Relationship building skills – Essential.
Benefits Benefits: • Support and training from the Facilitation Academy team at the Neurodiversity Centre knowledgeable in the field of Neurodiversity.
Working hours: • Monday to Friday: 08:00-17:00 (flexible) Salary Range: · R 20 000 + · Salary negotiable depending on qualifications and previous experience.
· Reimbursement of travel cost at AA rates.
Ideal starting date: • As soon as possible.
Please note we will only contact applicants that have been shortlisted, thank you for your time.
Requirements • Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - Essential.
• Familiarity with low arousal, child-led, neuro-affirming approach - Essential.
• Knowledge of alternative communication tools and experience in supporting non-verbal or semi-verbal communication.
Patience, empathy, and a commitment to building a trusting, supportive relationship with the child.
• Ability to lead in both structured and unstructured learning environments, balancing academic and life skill teaching.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the family and other support systems.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to the child's needs and family's schedule.
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in education, special education, psychology, or related fields – Desirable.