Paarl: Tutor for Grade 8 neurodivergent girl – Paarl posted by The Neurodiversity Centre

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 semistructured environment by implementing visual schedules to support planning and organisation.
• Provide scaffolding for executive functioning skills (planning, organising, problemsolving, 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

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 30minute 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).

Benefits:

Access to training and ongoing support from the Neurodiversity Centres Facilitation Academy and its multidisciplinary team, knowledgeable in the field of Neurodiversity.