Home -School facilitator/tutor required for a 12 -year -old male with ADHD, in Durban, KZN

Job Title: Home -School facilitator/tutor required for a 12 -year -old male with
ADHD, in Durban, KZN. The child in question is a sweet, inquisitive boy enjoys having
fun, socialising with others and engaging in his favourite interests. We are
seeking somebody to assist him with following a home -schooling programme using
an online curriculum. To oversee his learning and assist with planning,
organisation and task management.

Main Purpose of the job: In this role, you will have the opportunity
to make a significant impact on this child’s development and learning. Your
responsibilities will include assisting him with understanding
learning tasks, completing them appropriately, and supporting his individual
learning and regulation needs.  As well
as building a relationship
based on acceptance and trust. Collaboration with the online schooling platform
is necessary, as well as the implementation of individualized strategies for
him that are supportive of his own individual learning needs. A suitable
candidate would be interested in growing their understanding of his
neurodevelopmental profile and related differences and challenges. A special
interest and passion in supporting neurodivergent individuals is of utmost
importance.

Job
Objectives:

·        To collaborate with a team to support the
child’s needs.

·        Encourage and facilitate learning and
development

·        To facilitate social engagements with peers
when needed.

·    To understand, accommodate and alleviate his ADHD
related sensory & attention difficulties.

·      Redirect his attention to tasks and minimise
distractions, whilst still creating a fun and collaborative learning
environment.

Requirements

• Experience
  working with children and adolescents, particularly those that are
  neurodivergent.
  
• Experience
  in neurodivergence (particularly ADHD) is advantageous
  
• Punctuality
  
• A
  gentle and kind approach to working with children, whilst remaining firm in
  boundaries is essential.
  
• Knowledge
  of childhood & adolescent development would be advantageous
  
•  Teaching
  experience and a teaching degree or diploma is an advantage.
  
• Availability
  weekdays from 09h00 to 11h00 (to be confirmed).
  
• Ability
  to commit to the role long term.
  

Benefits

There will
be an opportunity to be trained by the NDC Facilitation Academy when the role
commences, and support sessions are provided for one month thereafter, working
in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team based at the
Neurodiversity Centre.

Please email your CV to [email protected] if you are interested and feel you are
suitable for this position.