School facilitator/Au-Pair required to support an 11-year-old female in Ballito, KZN.
Core
Provide daily support, facilitation, and care for a nonverbal 11-year-old child with autism, epilepsy, and a genetic mutation during school hours and afternoons at home.
Role type
Specialized school facilitator and caregiver for neurodivergent child
Builds
Safe, regulated, and supportive environment for a child with complex needs
Domain
Special education / Neurodiversity support / Pediatric care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Calm and compassionate crisis de-escalation, non-verbal communication support, sensory regulation strategies, child-led low-demand approach, creative activity adaptation, reliable transportation
Preferred skills
Experience with neurodivergent children, knowledge of alternative communication methods, epilepsy awareness
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Accompany child to school and provide in-school facilitation, support nervous system regulation and emotional wellbeing, respond to physical dysregulation safely, provide companionship and enjoyable activities after school, adapt approach based on child's daily energy and needs
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on caregiver