Tutor for Grade 8 neurodivergent girl Paarl

We are looking for a dedicated tutor to support a bright 13yearold girl at home with homework projects orals general study preparation and exam readiness. She is following the IEB curriculum. The learner is autistic (ASD) with a PDA profile and experiences anxiety. She is sociable bubbly creative and brings warmth and charm to her learning with a keen interest in arts trends and all things girly.

The ideal candidate will have strong neuroaffirming teaching skills and be able to create a supportive flexible and engaging learning environment. Knowledge and understanding of PDA with the ability to apply firm yet gentle neuroaffirming approaches is essential. The tutor should be energetic young at heart and able to relate to her temperament and interests while maintaining consistency and routine.

Main Purpose of the job:

To be a helping hand to an individual with unique and specific challenges and support needs providing tutoring support across homework projects orals and exam preparation. The role involves guiding her academic progress while fostering confidence consistency and routine. A passion for supporting neurodivergent learners combined with the ability to apply firm yet gentle neuroaffirming approaches is of utmost importance.

Job Objectives:

Fill in all gaps with school requirements including projects orals homework and exam/test preparation.

Assist with breaking down tasks and chunking information as needed.

Facilitate her understanding and academic learning in a structured or semistructured environment by implementing visual schedules to support planning and organisation.

Provide scaffolding for executive functioning skills (planning organising problemsolving asking for help).

Reduce uncertainty and ease potential anxiety by offering proactive support and identifying possible triggers.

Create and design visual learning resources as needed.

Collaborate effectively with parents teachers and multidisciplinary team members.

Respect contractual requirements and maintain clear communication with parents.

Requirements

General Requirements:

Reliable source of transport Essential.

Fluent in English Essential.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge and understanding of PDA with ability to apply neuroaffirming approaches.
  
• Energetic approachable and young at heart.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with parents.
  
• Respect for consistency routine and contractual requirements.
  

Job Related work experience:

Previous experience tutoring neurodivergent children Essential.

Previous experience tutoring/teaching intermediate or senior phase neurodivergent learners Essential.

Job Related Knowledge:

Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Essential.

Knowledge and understanding of PDA with ability to apply neuroaffirming approaches. - Essential

Job Related Qualifications:

Degree in Education (Intermediate or Senior Phase)

Job Related Skills:

Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills Essential.

Strong tutoring skills (English Afrikaans and Maths) Essential.

Strong written skills Essential.

Strong executive functioning skills Essential.

Social and life skills Essential.

Relationship building skills - Essential.

Working Hours:

Mondays: 16h30 18h00

Tuesdays: 15h15 17h30

Wednesdays: 16h30 18h00

Thursdays: Fortnightly 15h15 17h30; alternate Thursday evening 30minute video call to consolidate work.

Fridays: None (pending workload)

Additional Hours: Opportunity to work extra hours (compensated at overtime rates) on Saturdays and/or Sundays during exams or periods of higher workload.

Benefits

Hourly Rate:

• R250R350 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
  
• Estimated Monthly Salary (based on stipulated hours): Approx. R4500 R6300 per month (excluding optional overtime).
  

Access to training and ongoing support from the Neurodiversity Centres Facilitation Academy and its multidisciplinary team knowledgeable in the field of Neurodiversity.