Classroom Facilitator for a 7-year-old, neurodiverse boy in Paarl

Neurodiversity Centre; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 162,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurodiversity Centre in Paarl is seeking a warm Classroom Facilitator to support a 7-year-old neurodiverse boy during the school day. The role centers on emotional regulation, sensory processing, and social engagement, with a focus on building independence and self-advocacy.

You will work closely with the family and school staff to create a predictable, supportive routine and provide regular feedback on the child’s wellbeing and progress.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English – Essential.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality – Essential.
• Legal employability in South Africa – Essential.
• Ability to work independently with strong communication with parents and school staff – Essential.
• Previous experience supporting autistic children or neurodiverse learners – Essential.
• Experience assisting children with emotional regulation and sensory processing differences – Essential.
• Calm, gentle and emotionally attuned approach – Essential.

Responsibilities

• Build a trusting relationship with the child, teachers and parents.
• Support daily transitions, including arrival at school and movement between activities.
• Assist with emotional regulation and sensory processing challenges throughout the school day.
• Recognise signs of dysregulation and implement appropriate support strategies.
• Breakdown tasks and support initiation when overwhelmed.
• Facilitate alternative participation opportunities during challenging activities.
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding wellbeing and experiences.
• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary team while focusing on individual needs.
• Encourage self-awareness, self-advocacy and healthy boundaries.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Emotional regulation

Observational skills

Patience

Education

Autism/neurodiversity/child development training

Job description

Classroom Facilitator for a 7-year-old, neurodiverse boy in Paarl

Paarl, South Africa | Posted on 09/11/2026

Our specialised sourcing, training, and support service for families of neurodivergent children and adults

Job Description

Job Title: Classroom Facilitator for a7-year-old, neurodiverse boy in Paarl

We are seeking a warm, patient and proactiveschool facilitator for a bright, inquisitive 7-year-old boy in Paarl. He isautistic (Level 1) and benefits from support with emotional regulation, sensoryprocessing, transitions, task initiation and navigating challenging situationswithin the school environment.

He is a gentle, creative child who lovesnature, animals, Lego, building projects, science, mathematics, computers,Minecraft and imaginative play. He thrives in predictable, supportiveenvironments and responds best to someone who is firm, calm, nurturing andneurodiversity-affirming in their approach.

This role is focused primarily on emotional,social and sensory support rather than academic assistance. The ideal candidatewill build a trusting relationship with the child, work collaboratively withthe school and family, and provide meaningful feedback regarding his dailyexperiences and wellbeing.

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide consistent, neuro-affirming supportduring the school day, helping the child regulate emotions, manage sensorychallenges, navigate transitions and participate meaningfully in schoolactivities while encouraging independence, self-advocacy and confidence. Thefacilitator will work closely with the child, family and school staff to createa supportive and predictable learning environment

The facilitator will act as an impartialobserver, provide regular feedback to parents, and maintain appropriateprofessional boundaries while advocating for the child's support needs.

Job Objectives

• Builda trusting relationship with the child, his teachers and parents.
• Supportthe child during daily transitions, including arrival at school, movementbetween activities and transitions to extramural activities.
• Assistwith emotional regulation and sensory processing challenges throughout theschool day.
• Recognisesigns of dysregulation, fatigue or sensory overload and proactively implementappropriatesupport strategies.
• Breakdown tasks and support task initiation when he feels overwhelmed or unsurewhere to start
• Facilitatealternative participation opportunities during challenging activities such asassemblies, sports days and large school events
• Supportengagement in movement breaks, walks and other regulation activities whenneeded.
• Maintainregular communication with parents regarding emotional wellbeing, sensoryregulation and notable school experiences
• Collaborateprofessionally with teachers and members of the multidisciplinary team whilemaintaining focus on the child's individual needs.
• Encourageself-awareness, self-advocacy and healthy boundary recognition.

Requirements

General Requirements

• Fluencyin English – Essential.
• Consistentattendance and punctuality to ensure dependable support – Essential.
• Legalemployability in South Africa – Essential.
• Abilityto work independently while maintaining strong communication with parents andschool staff – Essential.

Job Related Experience

• Previousexperience supporting autistic children or neurodiverse learners – Essential.
• Experienceassisting children with emotional regulation and sensory processing differences– Essential.
• Previousschool facilitation, au pair, companion or support work with children –Desirable.

Job Related Qualifications

• Relevanttraining in autism, neurodiversity, child development, psychology, education orrelated fields – Desirable.
• Candidateswith practical experience and a strong personal fit will be considered.

Job Related Personal attributes and Skills:

• Calm,gentle and emotionally attuned approach – Essential
• Abilityto be firm and consistent without being harsh or authoritarian – Essential.
• Strongobservational skills and ability to identify emerging sensory and emotionalneeds.
• Excellentcommunication and relationship-building skills with parents, teachers and thechild – Essential.
• Patience,flexibility and emotional resilience.
• Abilityto advocate appropriately for the child's needs while maintaining professionalboundaries.
• Enthusiasm,energy and genuine passion for working with neurodiverse children.

Job Related Knowledge

• Understandingof Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1) – Essential.
• Familiaritywith sensory processing and emotional regulation support strategies –Essential.
• Knowledgeof neuro-affirming approaches and child-led support practices – HighlyDesirable.
• Understandingof anxiety, transitions and sensory overload in school environments –Desirable.

Working Hours

• Mondayto Thursday: 07:30 – 14:10

Training through the NDC Facilitation Academy and ongoing professional support from a multidisciplinary team.

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a neurodiverse child and family.

Salary range: Approximately R16 000 per month, dependent on experience, fit and final agreement with the family.