Au pair & Tutor for 5-year-old girl with Angelman Syndrome
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Becoming a core member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure her individual needs are consistently supported and newly acquired skills are reinforced.
- To care for and assist her in daily after school tasks and routines at carry out duties such as proactively planning educational games and activities to reinforce skills learned at school and therapy sessions.
- Reinforcing of communication skills by using an AAC device
- Supporting the understanding of her individual difference sensory profile and executive functioning (i.e. assisting with creating a routine with the use of visual aids).
- Providing companionship and physical/emotional support for her at home.
- Support and scaffolding for her regulation needs (appropriately addressing frustration with communication challenges).
Requirements
General Requirements:
A valid drivers license and reliable car Essential.
Fluent in Afrikaans and English Essential.
Availability to commit to a long-term position Essential.
Previous experience in working with young children Essential
Previous experience in working with special needs children - Preferred
Background in Early Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase Education - Desirable
Job-Related Knowledge:
Familiarity and knowledge of educational games Essential
Familiarity and knowledge on how to reinforce communication skills with a non-verbal child - Essential
Familiarity and knowledge of Angelman Syndrome Desirable.
Willingness to familiarise oneself with using an AAC device - Essential
Job-Related Skills:
The ability to proactively plan and engage in educational games with the child - Essential
Able to acquire the ability to use an AAC device to reinforce model and stimulate learning - Essential
Ability to minimise frustration and anxiety for her by utilising a low arousal approach - Essential.
Strong communication skills with the child multidisciplinary team and parents Essential.
Organisational skills i.e. ability to implement structure strong time management imperative - Essential.
Pro-activity and ability to take initiative - Essential
Social play and life skills Essential.
Relationship building skills - Essential.
Benefits
Benefits:
Support and training from a multi-disciplinary team knowledgeable in the field of Neurodiversity.
Working Hours & Compensation:
Mondays Fridays 12:30-16:30
Salary: R8000 R9500 negotiable depending on qualifications and/or experience
Although transporting the child or undertaking travel as part of this role is not typically required any such travelwhen relevantwill be reimbursed at the AA rate per kilometre. This excludes travel between the employees home and primary place of work.
Opportunity to assist during school holidays for outings activities or additional support
Please note we will only contact applicants that have been shortlisted thank you for your time.
Required Skills:
General Requirements: A valid drivers license and reliable car Essential. Previous experience supporting young neurodiverse children Desirable. Experience as a facilitator for neurodiverse children Desirable. A heart for long-term commitment (preferably 2 years) Essential Job-Related work experience: - Previous experience in a role supporting neurodivergent children - Essential. - Previous experience in teaching - Desirable - Familiarity with special education strategies curriculum adaptation and life skills training. Job-Related Knowledge - Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - Essential. - Familiarity with low arousal child-led neuro-affirming approach - Essential. - Patience empathy and a commitment to building a trusting supportive relationship with the child. - Flexible and adaptable able to adjust to the childs needs and familys schedule. - Relevant certifications or qualifications in education special education psychology or related fields Desirable. Job-Related Skills: - Ability to minimise stress and anxiety for both children by utilising a low arousal approach - Essential. - Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the family and other support systems - Essential - Organisational skills i.e. ability to implement structure strong time management imperative - Essential. - Social play and life skills Essential. - Relationship building skills Essential.
Required Education:
Relevant certifications or qualifications in education special education psychology or related fields Desirable
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