Facilitator for a 12-year-old neurodivergent boy
Facilitator for a 12-year-old neurodivergent boy
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1-3years
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Job Description
Job title: Facilitator for a 12yearold neurodivergent boy in Franschhoek area.
Main Purpose of the job:
To be a helping hand to an individual with unique and specific support needs giving him the necessary guidance and support to thrive. A special interest and passion to be a secure long term and consistent source of support is 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 6 weeks working in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Build a trusting relationship with the learner.
Attending school with him to provide support and scaffolding within his immediate school environment.
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 and academic learning in social structured and unstructured domains when needed.
Support and encourage him to develop on his executive functioning around planning organising problemsolving asking for help etc.
Support and scaffolding to help lessen any uncertainties and possible anxiety that may be experienced. (Preempting any possible triggers)
Creating and designing visual resources if and when needed.
Assisting after school hours with homework projects and study prep for exams and tests.
Requirements
General Requirements:
Fluent in English Essential.
Fluent in Afrikaans Essential.
Driver s license and own reliable car Essential.
Job Related work experience.
Previous experience in a schooling environment/facilitating role Desirable.
Previous experience working with neurodivergent children Essential.
Previous experience tutoring neurodivergent children Essential.
Job Related Knowledge:
Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Essential.
Familiarity and knowledge of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Essential.
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: 08:30 17:00.
During school holidays to have availability of 35 days.
Benefits
Benefits:
Support and training from a multidisciplinary team knowledgeable in the field of Neurodiversity.
General Requirements: Fluent in English Essential. Fluent in Afrikaans Essential. Driver s license and own reliable car Essential. Job Related work experience. Previous experience in a schooling environment/facilitating role - Desirable. Previous experience working with neurodivergent children Essential. Previous experience tutoring neurodivergent children Essential. Job Related Knowledge: Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Essential. Familiarity and knowledge of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Essential. 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: 08:30 17:00. During school holidays to have availability of 3-5 days.
Employment Type
Full Time
