Tutor for Grade 8 neurodivergent girl - Paarl

We are looking for a dedicated tutor to support a bright 13‑year‑old girl at home with homework, projects, orals, general study preparation, and exam readiness. She is following the IEB curriculum. The learner is autistic (ASD) with a PDA profile and experiences anxiety. She is sociable, bubbly, creative, and brings warmth and charm to her learning, with a keen interest in arts, trends, and all things girly.

The ideal candidate will have strong neuroaffirming teaching skills, and be able to create a supportive, flexible, and engaging learning environment. Knowledge and understanding of PDA, with the ability to apply firm yet gentle neuroaffirming approaches, is essential. The tutor should be energetic, young at heart, and able to relate to her temperament and interests, while maintaining consistency and routine.

Main Purpose of the job:

To be a “helping hand” to an individual with unique and specific challenges and support needs, providing tutoring support across homework, projects, orals, and exam preparation. The role involves guiding her academic progress while fostering confidence, consistency, and routine. A passion for supporting neurodivergent learners, combined with the ability to apply firm yet gentle, neuroaffirming approaches, is of utmost importance.

Job Objectives:

·       Fill in all gaps with school requirements, including projects, orals, homework, and exam/test preparation.

·       Assist with breaking down tasks and chunking information as needed.

·       Facilitate her understanding and academic learning in a structured or semi‑structured environment by implementing visual schedules to support planning and organisation.

·       Provide scaffolding for executive functioning skills (planning, organising, problem‑solving, asking for help).

·       Reduce uncertainty and ease potential anxiety by offering proactive support and identifying possible triggers.

·       Create and design visual learning resources as needed.

·       Collaborate effectively with parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary team members.

·       Respect contractual requirements and maintain clear communication with parents.

Requirements

General Requirements:

·       Reliable source of transport – Essential.

·       Fluent in English – Essential.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge and understanding of PDA, with ability to apply neuroaffirming approaches.
  
• Energetic, approachable, and young at heart.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with parents.
  
• Respect for consistency, routine, and contractual requirements.
  

Job Related work experience:

·        Previous experience tutoring neurodivergent children – Essential. 

·        Previous experience tutoring/teaching intermediate or senior phase neurodivergent learners – Essential.

Job Related Knowledge:

·        Familiarity and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – Essential.

·        Knowledge and understanding of PDA, with ability to apply neuroaffirming approaches. - Essential

Job Related Qualifications:

·        Degree in Education (Intermediate or Senior Phase)

Job Related Skills:

·        Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills – Essential.

·        Strong tutoring skills (English, Afrikaans and Maths) – Essential.

·        Strong written skills – Essential.

·        Strong executive functioning skills – Essential.

·        Social and life skills – Essential.

·        Relationship building skills - Essential.

Working Hours:

·        Mondays: 16h30 – 18h00

·        Tuesdays: 15h15 – 17h30

·        Wednesdays: 16h30 – 18h00

·        Thursdays: Fortnightly 15h15 – 17h30; alternate Thursday evening 30‑minute video call to consolidate work.

·        Fridays: None (pending workload)

·        Additional Hours: Opportunity to work extra hours (compensated at overtime rates) on Saturdays and/or Sundays during exams or periods of higher workload.

Benefits

Hourly Rate:

• R250–R350 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
  
• Estimated Monthly Salary (based on stipulated hours): Approx. R4,500 – R6,300 per month (excluding optional overtime).
  

·    Access to training and ongoing support from the Neurodiversity Centre’s Facilitation Academy and its multi‑disciplinary team, knowledgeable in the field of Neurodiversity.