School Facilitator and at-home 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 academic facilitation, emotional support, and encouragement to achieve excellence in her schoolwork; as well as after-school support at home with homework and extramural activities.

She is creative, communicative, and enjoys girly themes such as Lilo & Stitch, Girly POP Music and pink. She thrives when guided by someone who is 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 facilitator who can elevate her academic performance, encourage her creativity, and provide consistent guidance both at school and during homework/revision. The facilitator should foster trust, buy-in, and motivation, while helping her regulate impulsivity and manage emotional dysregulation.

Job Objectives:

·     Provide daily facilitation at school, ensuring she stays on track with daily tasks

·     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 schoolwork.

·     Collaborate with teachers 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

·     Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00.

Benefits

·     Fixed monthly salary: R18 000, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

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