Facilitator for a 5-year-old boy
Facilitator for a 5-year-old boy
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1-3years
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Job Description
Job Title: Facilitator for 5yearold autistic Boy Somerset West.
We are seeking a facilitator to support a wonderful nonspeaking 5yearold 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 problemsolving 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 longterm 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 46 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.
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 problemsolving asking for help and independent selfhelp skills.
Support and scaffolding to help lessen any uncertainties and possible anxiety that may be experienced. (Preempting 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 multidisciplinary 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 childled neuroaffirming 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.
Benefits
Benefits:
Support and training from a multidisciplinary team knowledgeable in the field of Neurodiversity.
Previous experience in a role supporting neurodivergent children - Essential. Previous experience working with younger children under the age of 6 years old - Essential. Previous experience in teaching/tutoring - Preferred. Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - Essential. Familiarity with low arousal, child-led, neuro-affirming approach - Essential. Familiarity and knowledge of sensory processing difficulties - Essential. DIR Floortime Approach
Education
Previous experience in a role supporting neurodivergent children - Essential. Previous experience working with younger children under the age of 6 years old - Essential. Previous experience in teaching/tutoring - Preferred. Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - Essential. Familiarity with low arousal, child-led, neuro-affirming approach - Essential. Familiarity and knowledge of sensory processing difficulties - Essential. DIR Floortime Approach
Employment Type
Full Time
