Au Pair for a Gifted, Neurodiverse 13-Year-Old Boy (MowbrayWoodstockClaremont area)

We are seeking a calm capable au pair to support a gifted neurodiverse 13yearold boy during his transition into high school and to help close academic gaps. The role centres on daily structure routine and continuity with positive engagement in learning and clear rolemodelling.

He is intellectually strong especially in physics and mathematics with wide interests in growing things science reading and gaming. At the same time he has slower processing speed sensory regulation needs and low muscle tone. He benefits from an adult who can provide organisation regulation and support while helping him reconnect with curiosity and enjoyment in learning. He enjoys deep conversations and needs someone patient focused and able to listen without being steered off track.

This position would best suit to a graduate student with interests and knowledge similar to his. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious able to meet him at his level and comfortable engaging in stimulating conversations while maintaining focus and structure.

Main Purpose of the job:

To provide consistent structured support for the childs daily routines learning engagement and regulation needs while fostering confidence curiosity and enjoyment in thinking and learning. A special interest and passion in neurodiversity and being a secure long-term source of support are of the utmost importance.

Job Objectives:

Support afterschool and evening routines with calm predictable transitions.

• Assist with task initiation pacing and followthrough keeping consistency during fatigue or overload.
  
• Supervise homework with focus on organisation structure and occasional tutoring.
  
• Manage school materials deadlines and planning while encouraging curiositydriven learning.
  
• Rebuild confidence using strengths in physics and maths while supporting weaker areas like Afrikaans and physical activity.
  
• Engage in conversations and activities around science growing things maths reading computer games and how things work.
  
• Model curiosity problemsolving and independent thinking with strong grasp of science/maths/physics for rapport.
  
• Monitor fatigue or sensory overload supporting regulation with calm presence predictable responses and movement breaks.
  
• Encourage gentle physical activity and pacing to build stamina.
  
• Handle school and extramural transport therapy and appointments (driving essential).
  
• Provide steady emotional support reinforce boundaries calmly and follow parent/therapist strategies.
  
• Keep spaces organised prepare school bags uniforms sports kit and meals while rolemodelling independence and selfcare.
  
• Maintain daily systems and assist with light childrelated household tasks such as dishwasher use or laundry for school uniforms.
  

Requirements

General Requirements

• Valid drivers license and reliable car Essential
  
• Fluent in English Essential
  
• Availability to commit to this role for at least 1 year Essential
  
• Calm patient and emotionally regulated Essential
  
• Composed balanced in speed able to listen attentively without losing focus Essential
  
• Extraverted clear communicator who is explicit and articulate Essential
  
• Independent and proactive Essential
  
• A male au pair preferred though fit and capability are key
  

JobRelated Education and Experience

• Previous experience supporting adolescents Essential
  
• Experience with neurodiverse children (ASD ADHD sensory regulation) Essential
  
• Interest in or pursuing a teaching qualification - Strongly Desirable
  
• Background or interest in sciences psychology psychiatry or teaching Strongly Desirable
  

JobRelated Knowledge

• Knowledge of giftedness and asynchronous development
  
• Awareness of slow processing speed and its impact
  
• Familiarity with sensory regulation and low-arousal approaches
  

JobRelated Skills

• Strong organisational skills and ability to implement structure
  
• Ability to proactively plan and manage routines and transitions
  
• Strong verbal communication skills with the child and his parents
  
• Relationshipbuilding skills and emotional steadiness
  
• Comfort with maths/physics discussions and curiositydriven engagement
  

Working Hours & Compensation

• 14h00 18h00 (hours may vary depending on daily schedule) Monday to Friday
  
• Flexibility for mornings school holidays or peak periods by agreement
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Support and training from a multi-disciplinary team knowledgeable in the field of neurodiversity.
  
• Opportunity to gain experience in adolescent support neurodiversity and education.
  
• Accommodation available if livein arrangement is preferred
  
• Compensation: R11000.00 per month negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.