Facilitator for 10 year old autistic girl
Facilitator for 10 year old autistic girl
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1-3years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
We are seeking a facilitator to support a bright and creative 10yearold neurodivergent girl. She is bubbly caring and enjoys spending time with her friends.
The ideal candidate should have a background in teaching or be currently studying teaching. They should be enthusiastic about creating an engaging interactive and inclusive learning environment utilizing multisensory approaches. Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to develop innovative strategies to support learning are essential. We are looking for a collaborative team player who thrives in working closely with others.
Job Objectives:
Build a trusting and supportive relationship with the learner.
Attend school with the learner to provide support and scaffolding within her immediate school environment.
Provide afterschool support by taking her home and guiding her through learning concepts covered during the school day ensuring she gains a clear and concrete understanding of what was taught.
Assist her after school with project preparation studying for exams organizing her schoolwork and keeping track of her academic responsibilities extra murals and other tasks she needs to remember each week.
Act as a bridge of communication between the teacher learner and parents.
Assist in breaking down tasks chunking information as needed and implementing movement or sensory breaks throughout the day.
Facilitate her understanding and provide instruction to support her academic learning across social structured and unstructured contexts.
Encourage and support the development of her executive functioning skills such as planning organizing problemsolving and asking for help.
Provide support and scaffolding to reduce uncertainties and alleviate possible anxiety while proactively identifying and addressing potential triggers.
Design and prepare visual resources as well as plan ahead to support her learning activities and educational goals.
Collaborate with the existing multidisciplinary team including her parents to ensure cohesive and effective support.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 08:00 16:30
Salary:
R18000
This is a contract position for a single school term starting on 9 January and ending on 14 March 2025.
Requirements
General Requirements:
Fluent in English and Afrikaans 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 working with autistic children Essential.
Job Related Qualifications:
Degree in Foundation Phase Teaching or an equivalent qualification or currently a student Desirable.
Additional training in inclusive education Desirable.
Job Related Knowledge:
Familiarity and knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Essential.
Familiarity and knowledge of using a low arousal approach 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.
Previous working experience in a schooling environment/facilitating role Essential. Previous experience in teaching or tutoring children with diverse learning needs Essential. Previous experience working with autistic children Essential.
Education
Degree in Foundation Phase Teaching or an equivalent qualification or currently a student Desirable. Additional training in inclusive education Desirable.
Employment Type
Full Time
