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
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