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Au pair for 2 Siblings (Tamboerskloof)

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1-3years

Job Location drjobs

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

15000 - 15000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Full-Time Au Pair Wanted Cape Town CBD (Local Applicants Only)

We re looking for an energetic dependable emotionally mature au pair for a neurodivergent child and his sibling: a 10-year-old boy (ASD dyspraxia) and a 8- year-old girl (very energetic!). The role requires a confident driver someone patient and grounded who can balance structured routines with gentle flexibility. The role is working predominantly from the children s mother s house with a week a month (changes) at the father s house nearby. We are seeking someone who lives within 10km of the CBD and is willing to commit to a minimum of 2 years so as to reduce disruption for the children.

Responsibilities
  • Morning school runs (term time)
  • Afternoon routines: pickup snack prep supervised homework bath time readiness for the next day
  • Apply therapy guidance and provide feedback from school or sessions
  • Encourage creative and structured play (crafts swimming reading etc.)
  • Light household duties: lunchbox prep snack cleanup
  • Cook/heat dinner


Requirements

  • Driving
    • Must be a very confident driver. A car is provided for work use.
    • Ideally has own transport to get to and from work but not required if living nearby (CBD-based family).
    • Responsible for daily school runs appointments and after-school activities including homework. Child-Specific Needs No formal special needs experience is required but understanding of ASD and dyspraxia is important. Special needs training will be provided.
    • Must be very patient emotionally steady and unflappable.
    • Will support therapeutic goals (e.g. speech therapy regulating strategies) build independence and maintain a calm structured environment.
Ideal Candidate
  • Preferably a mature student who can study during breaks
  • Warm emotionally intelligent and independent
  • In return we offer flexibility and a fun environment to work in.
  • Must live within 10km of the CBD and be willing to commit to a two-year period


Benefits

  • Working Hours During Term Time:
    • Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday
      • 7:00am 8:00am (school drop-off)
      • 2:30pm 7:00pm (school pickups therapies afternoon care)
      • 5.5 hours per day
    • Thursday
      • 2:45pm 8:45pm
      • 6 hours
    During School Holidays:
    • Monday to Friday
      • 9:00am 5:00pm (times subject to change with mutual agreement)
      • 8 hours per day
      • Some weekend babysitting is optional.


Job-Related Work Experience: Experience working with neurodivergent children or teens Essential Previous au pairing experience Essential Job-Related Knowledge: Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Essential Understanding of Dyspraxia Desirable Knowledge of low-arousal and low-demand support strategies Essential Awareness of the sensory, social, and emotional needs of neurodivergent individuals Essential

Education

Job-Related Work Experience: Experience working with neurodivergent children or teens Essential Previous au pairing experience Essential Job-Related Knowledge: Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Essential Understanding of Dyspraxia Desirable Knowledge of low-arousal and low-demand support strategies Essential Awareness of the sensory, social, and emotional needs of neurodivergent individuals Essential

Employment Type

Full Time

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