Facilitator | Claremont

Au Pair Extraordinaire; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 128,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Au Pair Extraordinaire in Claremont, Western Cape, seeks a dedicated Facilitator to support a Grade 4 learner with dyslexia, ADHD and autism. The role involves individualized learning support, helping with classroom content, and reinforcing school accommodations.

You will collaborate with teachers, school support staff and therapists to provide a consistent, compassionate approach, maintain boundaries, and foster independence and self-advocacy.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting neurodiverse individuals (Dyslexia/ADHD/Autism).
• Able to drive with 18+ months driving experience.
• At least 12 consecutive months formal child caring experience, within last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised learning support to a Grade 4 learner with Dyslexia/ADHD/Autism.
• Help her understand class content and engage with schoolwork.
• Reinforce school accommodations and support organisation and task management.
• Collaborate with teachers, school support staff and external therapists to maintain consistency.

Skills

Neurodiversity support

Driving experience

Childcare experience

Boundary setting

Engaging and friendly

Education

Matric

Job description

Permanent

JHB009076

Western Cape , Southern Suburbs

R 11 500 - R 12 000 Monthly

Working hours

Monday: 7:30 - 14:30; Tuesday: 7:30 - 11:30; Wednesday: 7:30 - 14:30; Thursday: 7:30 - 11:30

Candidate availability

Candidate to remain available until 14:30 every day (any additional hours, over the 22 hours per week, will be paid as overtime)

School holidays

Not required

Position title

FACILITATOR

Area

Claremont, Western Cape

Ages

10-year-old daughter (ADD) in Grade 4

Neurodivergence Snapshot

Dyslexia (diagnosed) | Suspected ADHD and Autism

Support Style

She does struggle to keep her focus. It could be because she is anxious and finds the work difficult due to her Dylexia. Her therapist will be doing an assessment over the coming weeks for ADHD and Autism. Her circle includes a Play therapist, Reading Gym speech therapist, Teacher and the head of Support at school.

Duties

The role involves supporting a Grade 4 learner with Dyslexia, (ADHD and autism- still to be diagnosed) in navigating her academic responsibilities and school day. Duties would include providing individualised learning support, helping her understand and engage with classroom content, reinforcing the school's accommodations, assisting with organisation and task management, and encouraging independence, confidence and self-advocacy. The facilitator would work collaboratively with Isabella's teachers, school support team and external therapists to ensure a consistent, supportive approach that caters to her individual learning needs

Additional Requirements

Experience supporting neurodiverse individuals, particularly those with Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism, ideally in their late 20s to early 30s. Previous facilitator experience and a good understanding of neurodiversity, anxiety and related learning needs are preferred. The ideal candidate should be friendly, fun and engaging, while also being firm and able to maintain appropriate boundaries. A first aid qualification is not required.

Start date

January 2027 - permanent

Salary

R11 5000 per month - R12000 per month (Gross, before deductions)

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child caring experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years.
• Must have their own, reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.
• Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references.
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Must have a passion for children
• Must have Matric
• Must have a South African ID document.