Classroom Facilitator for a Neurodiverse 10-Year-Old in Paarl

Job Summary

Provide consistent, child-led academic, social, and emotional support to a neurodiverse 10-year-old boy at school, during extracurricular activities, and throughout school holidays. The facilitator will help build the child’s confidence, independence, and learning skills while collaborating closely with his family, teachers, and multidisciplinary team. This is a stable, long-term role requiring fluency in Afrikaans and English, reliable transport, and residence within 10 km of Paarl, South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend school with the child and provide scaffolding across academic subjects, social interactions, and extracurricular activities.
• Build trusting relationships with the child, family, teachers, and relevant professionals.
• Break tasks into manageable steps and support literacy, writing, organisation, problem-solving, and self-regulation.
• Encourage independence, confidence, resilience, and positive peer interactions, stepping back when appropriate.
• Use neuro-affirming, child-led approaches and adapt support to the child’s changing mood and engagement.
• Anticipate potential triggers, help the child navigate social cues, and support emotional regulation.
• Share detailed daily feedback with parents and facilitate educational and social activities during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Skills: Strong organisation and communication; experience supporting autistic children, particularly those with PDA profiles, and children with dyslexia or dysgraphia; ability to scaffold learning and support social and executive functioning.
• Education: Accredited Reader and Scribe training, such as an SAOU or provincial education department assessment accommodation course, or equivalent. A teaching degree or diploma is desirable; psychology, special education, or child development training is an advantage.
• Attributes: Patient, empathetic, mature, proactive, resilient, dependable, and able to work independently. Physical and emotional stamina, consistent punctuality, and a flexible approach are important.

Pay Range

R16 000 to R20 000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, with the possibility of an earlier finish on Fridays.

Benefits

• Training through the NDC Facilitation Academy.
• Ongoing personalised support from a multidisciplinary team member specialising in neurodiversity.
• A stable, long-term role with an opportunity to support a child’s development and independence.

How to Apply

Apply here.