Facilitator for 8 year old neurodivergent boy
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
We are seeking a school facilitator for a bright and sociable eight-year-old boy. The ideal candidate should be passionate about working with children with a particular enthusiasm for supporting neurodivergent children with ADHD in the school environment. Were looking for someone who brings a gentle touch works well alongside the child and knows how to make learning and daily routines fun and motivating. They should enjoy problem-solving and excel at discovering unique creative ways to teach and guide various concepts. Being a team player who thrives on collaboration is essential for this role.
Main Purpose of the job:
To provide consistent calm and attuned support to a neurodivergent learner throughout the school dayfacilitating engagement reducing overwhelm and promoting participation in classroom activities. The facilitator will help scaffold attention transitions and task completion while modelling respectful communication and encouraging self-regulation. The goal is to create a safe predictable presence that supports learning confidence and wellbeing within the school environment.
A special interest and passion to be a secure and consistent source of support is of the utmost importance. The candidate will be trained by the NDC Facilitation Academy and thereafter receive personalised support from a suitably qualified team member for up to 6 weeks working in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Job Objectives:
Build a trusting relationship with the learner.
Attending school with him to provide support and scaffolding within his immediate school environment.
Acting as a bridge of communication between the teacher learner and parents.
Assisting 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 and encourage him to develop on his executive functioning around planning organising problem-solving asking for help etc.
Support and scaffolding to help lessen any uncertainties and possible anxiety that may be experienced. (pre-empting any possible triggers)
Creating and designing visual resources if and when needed.
Requirements
General Requirements:
Fluent in English Essential.
Fluent in Afrikaans Desirable.
Own a reliable car and drivers license - Essential.
Job Related work experience.
Previous experience working with ADHD children Essential
Previous experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum - Essential
Previous experience in a schooling environment/facilitating role Desirable
Experience in teaching children in the foundation phase - Desirable
Job Related Knowledge:
Familiarity and knowledge of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Essential.
Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder Essential.
Job Related Skills:
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills Essential.
Strong executive functioning skills Essential.
Social and life skills Essential.
Relationship building skills - Essential.
Working hours:
Monday - Fridays: 08:00 14:10.
Benefits
Support and training from a multi-disciplinary team knowledgeable in the field of Neurodiversity.
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
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Communication skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Adult Education
- Meeting Facilitation
- Calculus
- LMS
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Exercise Planning
- Remedy
