Job title: Facilitator for a 7-year-old boy in Greenpoint area.

We are seeking a facilitator for a 7-year-old boy who loves animals, swimming, spending time outdoors, reading, and drawing. The ideal candidate should be passionate about working with children, with a particular enthusiasm for teaching or tutoring maths. They should enjoy problem-solving and excel at discovering unique, creative ways to teach and guide various concepts. Being a team player who thrives on collaboration is essential for this role.

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.

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 and academic learning in social, structured, and unstructured domains, when needed.

·      Support and encourage him to develop on his executive functioning around planning, organising, problem-solving, asking for help, etc.

·      Support and scaffolding to help lessen any uncertainties and possible anxiety that may be experienced. (Pre-empting any possible triggers)

·      Creating and designing visual resources if and when needed.

Requirements

General Requirements:

Fluent in English – 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 ADHD children – Essential.

Previous experience tutoring ADHD children – Essential.

Job Related Knowledge:

Familiarity and knowledge of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – Essential.

Strong tutoring skills in Mathematics – 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: 08:00 – 14:00.  

Salary range: R8 000 – R10 000 

Ideal starting date: 15^th January 2025

Benefits

Benefits:

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