Private Tutor

Tutor for 13-year-old neurodivergent boy - Stellenbosch.

We are currently seeking a tutor residing in Stellenbosch to support a 13-year-old boy at home. He loves reading books, playing dungeons and dragons, Minecraft and enjoys sketching. We are looking for someone who can provide academic management, foster his interests, and create a supportive, flexible, and engaging environment for him.

To be a “helping hand” to an individual with unique and specific challenges and support needs, giving him the necessary guidance and support to thrive. A special interest and passion to be a secure, long-term source of support to a neurodivergent individual is of the utmost importance.
- Build a trusting relationship with the learner.
- Following school communication and maintaining a calendar of all assignment, test, exam, extramural, and other due dates.
- Assisting with breaking down tasks and chunking information as and when needed, and implementing movement/sensory breaks throughout the day when needed.
- Facilitate his understanding and academic learning in social, structured, and unstructured domains, when needed.
- Support and scaffolding for his executive functioning around planning, organising, problem-solving, asking for help, etc.
- Support and scaffolding to help lessen any uncertainties and possible anxiety that may be experienced. (Pre-empting any possible triggers)
- Creating and designing visual resources if and when needed.
- Obtaining items needed for practical assignments.
- Occasional babysitting

Support and training from a multi-disciplinary team knowledgeable in the field of Neurodiversity.

A valid driver’s license and reliable car - Essential.

Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Essential.

Previous experience au pairing neurodivergent children - Essential.

Previous experience tutoring neurodivergent children - Essential.

Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - Essential.

Familiarity and knowledge of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Essential.

Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills - Essential.

Strong tutoring skills - Essential.

Strong written skills - Essential.

Strong executive functioning skills - Essential.

Social and life skills - Essential.

Relationship building skills - Essential.

Monday & Tuesday: 06:40-07:10 (negotiable) and 16:30-18:00.

Wednesday: 06:40-07:10 (negotiable) and 14:00 - 16:00.

Thursday: 06:40-07:10 (negotiable) and 16:30-18:00.

Friday: 06:40-07:10 (negotiable) and 13:30 - 14:30.

**Salary**: R6000 (R150/hour) plus occasional babysitting R100/hour.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From R6 000,00 per month