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Facilitator for a 7-year-old girl in Wynberg area.
We are looking for a facilitator to support a joyful and creative 7-year-old girl with Down syndrome who has a passion for music, singing, dancing, and imaginative play. She is bubbly, caring, and loves spending time with her friends. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working in an engaging, interactive, and inclusive way, using multisensory approaches. They should enjoy problem-solving and be adept at finding innovative strategies to support learning. A collaborative team player who thrives in working alongside others is essential for this role.
To be a “helping hand” to an individual with unique and specific support needs, giving her the necessary guidance and support to thrive. A special interest and passion to be a secure, long term and consistent source of support is of the utmost importance.
The candidate will be trained by the NDC Facilitation Academy and thereafter receive personalised support from a registered counsellor for up to 6 weeks, working in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Job Objectives:
· Build a trusting relationship with the learner.
· Attending school with her to provide support and scaffolding within her immediate school environment.
· Acting as a bridge of communication between the teacher, learner, and parents.
· Assisting with breaking down tasks and chunking information as and when needed, and implementing movement/sensory breaks throughout the day when needed.
· Facilitate her understanding and teaching her with regards to her academic learning in social, structured, and unstructured domains.
· Support and encourage her to develop on her executive functioning around planning, organising, problem-solving, asking for help, etc.
· Support and scaffolding to help lessen any uncertainties and possible anxiety that may be experienced. (Pre-empting any possible triggers)
· Designing and preparing visual resources, as well as planning in advance to support her learning activities and educational goals.
· Collaborating with the current multi-disciplinary team including parents.
Support and training from a multi-disciplinary team knowledgeable in the field of Neurodiversity.
General Requirements:
Fluent in English – Essential.
Driver’s license and own reliable car – Essential.
Previous working experience in a schooling environment/facilitating role – Essential.
Previous experience in teaching or tutoring children with diverse learning needs – Essential. Previous experience working with Down syndrome children – Essential.
Degree in Foundation Phase Teaching or an equivalent qualification – Essential.
Additional training in inclusive education – Desirable.
Familiarity and knowledge of Down syndrome – Essential.
Familiarity and knowledge of using a low arousal approach – Essential.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills – Essential.
Strong tutoring skills – Essential.
Strong written skills – Essential.
Strong executive functioning skills – Essential.
Social and life skills – Essential.
Relationship building skills - Essential.
Monday - Friday: 07:30 – 13:30.
Salary: R16 000
Starting date: January 2025
Please email your CV to academy@neurodiversitycentre.co.za if you are interested and feel you are suitable for this position.
* Please note we will only contact applications that have been shortlisted, thank you for your time. If you haven’t been contacted after 10 days of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R16 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience with Down Syndrome children?

Experience:

• special needs teaching: 1 year (Required)