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