Au Pair-Tutor for Two Neurodivergent Siblings – Milnerton Area

Overview

We are seeking a vibrant sporty and emotionally intelligent au pairtutor with a strong understanding of neurodiversity and a passion for both active and creative engagement. This role involves supporting two neurodivergent siblings: a bright imaginative 17-year-old girl with ADHD who enjoys creating TikTok videos editing content and playing Roblox; and her curious 13-year-old brother (Level 1 ASD PDA profile) who loves music problem-solving experiments exploring how things work and playing soccer and basketball.

The ideal candidate is sporty confident and full of humoursomeone who can connect with teens through shared interests and provide a safe motivating presence. Youll play a key role in their afternoon routines structured learning appropriate downtime and overall wellbeing offering consistent guidance and modelling positive habits with warmth and clarity.

Main Purpose of the Job

To be a helping hand for the siblings unique and specific support needsproviding daily guidance encouragement and practical assistance so they can thrive emotionally academically and physically. A core responsibility is basic tutoring support for the 13-year-old supporting his learning with structure creativity and patience. A passion for neurodiversity and the ability to be a consistent secure and long-term source of support is essential.

Job Objectives

• Become a core member of the multi-disciplinary team supporting each siblings individual needs as required
  

• Collect the siblings from school in the afternoons and transport them home or to therapy appointments
  
• Provide consistent structured academic support and homework assistance to the 13-year-old fostering a calm and motivating learning environment tailored to his neurodivergent profile
  
• Provide companionship and emotional support at home
  
• Support and scaffold regulation needs reducing uncertainty and anxiety
  
• Thoughtfully plan and facilitate appropriate downtime creating space for rest regulation and low-demand activities. The goal is to foster a predictable rhythm that honours each siblings individual needs and supports emotional safety between structured tasks
  
• Support executive functioning needs such as building consistent routines
  
• Plan fun creative and active outdoor activities to enjoy together
  
• Assist with preparing meals and snacks when needed
  
• Plan and facilitate outings during school holidays
  

Requirements

General Requirements

Valid drivers license and reliable car Essential

• Fluent in English Essential
  
• Availability to commit for at least one year Essential
  

Job-Related Work Experience

Previous experience in au pairing or a childcare/support role Essential

• Tutoring experience Desirable
  
• Experience supporting neurodivergent teens Essential
  

Job-Related Knowledge

• Familiarity with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Essential
  
• Familiarity with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Essential
  
• Familiarity with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Desirable
  
• Understanding of a low-arousal neuroaffirming approach Essential
  

Job-Related Skills

Ability to plan and implement engaging activities aligned with the siblings interests and needs

• Ability to provide academic support Essential
  
• Skills to reduce stress and anxiety through a low-arousal approach Essential
  
• Strong verbal communication with both children and parents Essential
  
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills Essential
  
• Social play and life-skills support Essential
  
• Strong relationship-building abilities Essential
  

Benefits

Benefits

Support and training from the Facilitation Academy over a 46-week period including access to online modules individual training sessions and a wide range of resources.

Working Hours & Compensation

Monday Friday: 12:30 - 16:30 School pick-up (Pinelands) and au-pair/tutoring at home until 16h30 (Century City). Transport and accompaniment to therapy sessions.

Occasional weekend support may be requested (additional compensation provided)

Opportunity for extra hours during school holidays and weekends to enrich the children and build therapeutic skills.

Salary:

R8000 R9500 per month (depending on experience fuel at AA rates).

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your time and interest.