Facilitator for 5 Year Old Autistic Boy

2 days ago

Somerset West, South Africa NDC Facilitation Academy Full time

Facilitator for 5-year-old autistic Boy -Somerset West.

To be a “helping hand” for their unique and specific support needs, giving them the necessary guidance and support to thrive. A special interest and passion in neurodiversity and being a secure, long-term source of support are of the utmost importance.

Job Objectives:

- Build a trusting relationship with the learner.
- Attending school with him to provide support and scaffolding within his immediate school environment.
- Act as his own dedicated teacher, guiding him through transitions between tasks and supporting him in following the syllabus.
- Remove him from the classroom when overwhelmed and take him to a safe space to regulate.
- Acting as a bridge of communication between the teacher, learner, and parents.
- 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 with regards to his academic learning in social, structured, and unstructured domains.
- Support and encourage him to develop on his executive functioning around planning, organising, problem-solving, asking for help, and independent self-help skills.
- Support and scaffolding to help lessen any uncertainties and possible anxiety that may be experienced. (Pre-empting any possible triggers)
- Designing and preparing visual resources, as well as planning in advance to support his learning activities and educational goals.
- Collaborating with the current multi-disciplinary team including parents.

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

General Requirements:
Fluent in English - Essential.

Driver’s license and own reliable car - Essential.

Previous working experience in a schooling environment/facilitating role - Essential.

Previous experience in teaching or tutoring children with diverse learning needs - Essential. Previous experience in a role supporting young neurodivergent children - Essential.

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

Familiarity with low arousal, child-led, neuro-affirming approach - Essential.

Familiarity and knowledge of demand avoidance in children - Essential.

Familiarity and knowledge of DIR Floortime - Desirable.

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 - Friday: 07:30 - 12:00

**Salary**: R7 200 - R10 800

Starting date: January 2025.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: R72 000,00 - R108 000,00 per month

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

**Experience**:

- neurodivergent childcare: 1 year (required)

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