Facilitator for 14 year old neurodivergent teen
Facilitator for 14 year old neurodivergent teen
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1-3years
13000 - 15000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
We re seeking someone who is bright dynamic organised and creative with previous experience supporting neurodivergent teens. The role involves working closely with a bright inquisitive 14-year-old who has a keen interest in origami and enjoys playing the piano soccer mountain biking and flying trapeze.
Main Purpose of the Job:
To be a supportive and consistent presence for a young person with unique challenges and specific support needs offering guidance that enables him to thrive. A genuine interest and passion for being a reliable secure source of support is essential.
The successful candidate will receive training and support from the NDC Facilitation Academy Coordinator over a 4 6 week period while starting the position.
Job Objectives:
- Build a trusting relationship with the learner.
- Attend school with him to provide support and scaffolding within his immediate school environment.
- Act as a bridge of communication between the teacher learner and parents.
- Assist 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 his executive functioning around planning organising problem-solving asking for help etc.
- Provide support and scaffolding to reduce uncertainty and potential anxiety anticipating any possible triggers.
- Create and design visual resources as and when needed.
Requirements
General Requirements:
- Fluent in English Essential
- Valid driver s license and reliable car Essential
Job-Related Work Experience:
- Previous experience in a schooling environment or facilitation role Essential
- Previous experience working with neurodivergent adolescents Essential
- Previous experience in a teaching role Desirable
Job-Related Knowledge:
- Familiarity with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Essential
- Familiarity with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Essential
- Familiarity with a low arousal approach Essential
Job-Related Skills:
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills Essential
- Strong written communication skills Essential
- Strong executive functioning skills Essential
- Social and life skills Essential
- Relationship-building skills Essential
Benefits
Benefits:
- Support and mentorship from the Facilitation Academy Coordinator who has experience in the field of neurodiversity.
Working Hours:
- Monday Tuesday Wednesday & Friday: 08:00 14:45
- Thursday: 08:00 13:00
- Occasional tutoring during school holidays
Salary: R13 000 R15 000 per month (depending on experience and qualifications)
Job-Related Work Experience: Previous experience in a schooling environment or facilitation role Essential Previous experience working with neurodivergent adolescents Essential Previous experience in a teaching role Desirable Job-Related Knowledge: Familiarity with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Essential Familiarity with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Essential Familiarity with a low arousal approach Essential
Education
Job-Related Work Experience: Previous experience in a schooling environment or facilitation role Essential Previous experience working with neurodivergent adolescents Essential Previous experience in a teaching role Desirable Job-Related Knowledge: Familiarity with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Essential Familiarity with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Essential Familiarity with a low arousal approach Essential
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Higher Education / Education / Professional Training and Coaching / Education Administration Programs
