Tutor for Grade 8 neurodivergent boy – Constantia, Cape Town

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**Overview** This role is for a dedicated tutor to support a bright 13-year-old Grade 8 neurodivergent boy in Constantia, Cape Town, who has unique support needs. The boy is creative and focused when engaged in topics of interest such as world wars, uniforms, weapons, tanks, anime, karate, mountain biking, and badminton, but struggles with motivation, initiating tasks, and completing work. The tutor will provide consistent support across academic areas, foster motivation, independence, and confidence, guide academic progress, support executive functioning skills, and collaborate with parents and school staff. The position is with The Neurodiversity Centre. Working hours are Tuesdays to Thursdays for 2-3 hours in the afternoons, and Saturdays from 14h00 – 16h00. During school holidays, the tutor is expected to work 4 days per week, 2-3 hours per day, with flexibility for public holidays and adjustments. The compensation for this role is R9,500.00 per month. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Providing consistent tutoring support across homework, tests, tasks, and exam preparation. * Fostering motivation, independence, and confidence in the child. * Guiding Ryan’s academic progress. * Supporting executive functioning skills. * Collaborating with parents and school staff to ensure effective interventions. * Supporting the child with homework, projects, and exam readiness. * Breaking down tasks, chunking information, and providing scaffolding for executive functioning. * Encouraging motivation and independence while offering help when needed. * Implementing strategies to reduce anxiety and manage triggers. * Providing consistent structure by following the school timetable and routine. * Collaborating with parents, teachers, and the multidisciplinary team. * Facilitating learning in a way that respects the child’s neurodivergent profile, personality and interests. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **General Requirements:** * Fluent in English (Afrikaans preferred). * Passion for education, psychology, or related fields. * Reliable attendance and punctuality. * **Person Requirements:** * Energetic, patient, and resilient, with the ability to engage Ryan’s interests. * Strong understanding of neurodiversity, particularly ASD and ADHD. * Ability to scaffold learning while encouraging independence. * Insightful and empathetic, with a passion for supporting neurodivergent learners. * Young at heart, approachable, and able to relate to Ryan’s pop culture interests. * **Job-Related Qualifications and Work Experience:** * Matric – Essential * Teaching qualification or working towards a teaching qualification - Desirable * Previous experience tutoring or supporting neurodivergent learners – Highly Desirable. * Experience with executive functioning support – Desirable. * **Job-Related Knowledge:** * Familiarity with autism, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges – Essential. * Knowledge of neuroaffirming, child‑led approaches – Essential. * **Job-Related Skills:** * Ability to plan and implement engaging, tailored learning strategies. * Strong communication and relationship-building skills. * Skills in teaching comprehension, note-taking, and exam techniques. * Organisational ability to structure catch-up work effectively. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a dedicated, energetic, patient, and resilient individual who is insightful, empathetic, young at heart, and approachable. They should have a strong understanding of neurodiversity, particularly ASD and ADHD, and a passion for supporting neurodivergent learners. The tutor must be able to connect with the child's specific interests (such as world wars, anime, karate, etc.) and pop culture, while also being able to scaffold learning and encourage independence. This role suits someone with a passion for education, psychology, or related fields, who is reliable and punctual. Fluency in English is essential, with Afrikaans being preferred. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/tutor-for-grade-8-neurodivergent-boy-%E2%80%93-constantia-cape-town-id-7608434 Source: jobmail

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