Facilitator for a 5-year-old boy

2 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa The Neurodiversity Centre Full time

Job Title: Facilitator for 5-year-old autistic Boy –Somerset West.

We are seeking a facilitator to support a wonderful, non-speaking 5-year-old autistic boy. The ideal candidate should be kind, patient, and compassionate, with a genuine passion for working with young neurodivergent children. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working in an engaging, interactive, and inclusive way, using multisensory approaches. They should enjoy problem-solving and be adept at finding innovative strategies to support learning. A collaborative team player who thrives in working alongside others is essential for this role.

 

Main Purpose of the job:

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.

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 based at the Neurodiversity Centre.


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.



Requirements

 General Requirements:

Fluent in English – Essential.

Driver’s license and own reliable car – Essential.

 

Job Related work experience.

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.

 

Job Related Knowledge:

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.

 

Job Related Skills:

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.


Working hours:

Monday - Friday: 07:30 – 12:00

Salary: R7 200 – R10 800


Starting date: January 2025.



Benefits

Benefits:

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






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