Homework Facilitator/ Au-Pair for 11-Year-old Girl in Sunset Beach

We are seeking a dedicated
facilitator/au pair to support an 11‑year‑old girl with ADHD and possible
demand‑avoidance tendencies. She attends a therapy school using the Cambridge
curriculum and requires consistent, structured support after school,
including emotional regulation, homework, and extracurricular activities.

She is creative,
communicative, and enjoys girly themes such as Lilo & Stitch, pop music,
and pink. She thrives when guided by someone patient, understanding, and able
to set healthy boundaries while maintaining a nurturing, supportive
relationship.

This role requires someone
who can balance academic facilitation with emotional regulation support,
helping her stay engaged, motivated, and confident in her learning journey. A
relational, trust-based approach is essential, as connection and buy-in are prerequisites
for academic progress.

Purpose of the Role:

To act as a supportive au‑pair/facilitator
who provides consistent guidance from school pick‑up through the afternoon
routine. The facilitator should foster trust, buy‑in, and motivation while
helping her regulate impulsivity, manage transitions, and navigate emotional
dysregulation. By encouraging her creativity and offering steady support during
homework and revision, the facilitator will encourage sustained focus and
elevate her academic performance.

Job Objectives:

·     Transportation
from school to home and to extramural activities.

·     Support
transitions between school, homework, and extracurricular activities with
patience and predictability.

·     Support
her with homework, revision, and remedial work, particularly where gaps exist.

·     Encourage
academic excellence by motivating her to engage fully and consistently with her
homework.

·     Collaborate
with parents and therapists to align support strategies.

·     Assist
with executive functioning skills: planning, accountability, and
problem-solving.

·     Provide
emotional regulation support, helping her manage impulsivity and demand
avoidance.

·     Use
low-arousal, relational techniques to reduce anxiety and resistance,
recognising early signs of overwhelm and implementing calming strategies (quiet
breaks, sensory tools, gentle redirection).

·     Incorporate
brain breaks, sensory-friendly activities, and creative engagement to sustain
focus.

·     Build
a nurturing, trusting relationship: practise active listening, validate
emotions, and create a safe environment where connection comes before
academics.

·     Support
her extracurricular activities, including transport to singing lessons and
other outings.

·     Maintain
healthy boundaries while fostering predictability and structure in her daily
routine, with flexibility to adapt to family needs.

Requirements

General Requirements

·     Fluent
in English and Afrikaans – Essential.

·     Valid
driver’s license and own car – Essential.

·     Candidate
should live within 10 km radius from Kensio House & Sunset Beach.

Job Related Personal Qualities

·     Patient,
warm, and reliable, with a calm and nurturing temperament.

·     Compassionate
and empathetic, with strong moral values and integrity.

·     Flexible
and adaptable, able to support both structured routines and spontaneous family
needs.

·     Gentle,
relational approach – able to build trust and connection before academics.

·     Playful
and creative, bringing joy and stimulation into daily activities.

·     Honest
and trustworthy, building a strong relationship of confidence with the family.

·     Strong
communication skills, able to walk her through tasks patiently and clearly.

Job Related Work
Experience

·     Previous
experience supporting children with ADHD or neurodiverse profiles – Essential.

·     Experience
in a facilitator/au pair role – Desirable.

·     Experience
in a helping profession or therapeutic environment – Desirable.

Job Related Knowledge

·         Familiarity with
low-arousal approaches – Essential.

·         Understanding of ADHD,
emotional dysregulation, and demand avoidance – Essential.

·         Knowledge of Cambridge
curriculum and remedial teaching – Desirable.

·         Awareness of
sensory-friendly strategies and relational approaches – Highly advantageous.

Job Related Skills

·        Ability to minimise stress and anxiety – Essential.

·        Strong interpersonal and relationship-building
skills – Essential.

·        Ability to implement structure, visual schedules,
and healthy boundaries – Essential.

·        Initiative, independence, and enthusiasm –
Essential.

·        Academic support skills– Essential.

·        Creativity in adapting learning to different styles
– Essential.

Working Hours

·     Mondays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays: 14:00 – 17:00.

·     Wednesdays:
14:00 – 18:00 (depending on extracurricular program)

·     Fridays:
13:00 – early finish (flexible)

·     Potential
to work extra hours over school holidays

Benefits

·    Fixed
monthly salary: R9,000.00 – R11,000/month negotiable depending on
qualifications and experience

·     Travel
cost incurred during the course of fulfilment of the job requirements will be
reimbursed at AA rates (excluding travel from home to place of work).

·     Support
and comprehensive training from the Neurodiversity Centre, specialising in the
field of neurodiversity