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Work as a Neuro-affirming Facilitator, Au Pair, Tutor or Companion
Join our talent pool and build a meaningful career supporting neurodivergent children and adults
Meaningful work, with real training and support behind you
The NDC Facilitation Academy recruits school facilitators, au pairs, tutors and adult companions for families of neurodivergent children and adults across South Africa, with dedicated branches in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
We are not a general childcare agency. We are part of the Neurodiversity Centre’s clinical multidisciplinary team, which means you are matched carefully to a family where your strengths genuinely fit, and you can be trained and supported by clinicians who specialise in neurodiversity.
If you are empathetic, flexible, patient and committed to learning, and you want work that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
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Roles we recruit for
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School Facilitator
In-class support that helps a learner access their education, with scaffolding for executive functioning, regulation, transitions and peer interaction, while building independence. Also known as a shadow aide or learning support assistant.
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Au Pair / Nanny
Nurturing, predictable care at home that supports regulation, daily routines, play and growing independence, with a real understanding of sensory and communication needs.
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Tutor / Home-school Facilitator
One-on-one academic support within a neuro-affirming framework for home-schooled learners or those needing tailored tuition, study skills and executive functioning support.
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Adult Companion
Practical, relational support for neurodivergent adults with daily living, community participation, pacing and self-advocacy, working alongside the person, never in place of them.
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What we look for
Experience and qualities
- Relevant experience and/or qualifications where possible
- For tutors: confidence teaching your subjects and curriculum, such as CAPS, IEB or Cambridge
- Empathy, flexibility and patience
- A calm, predictable and respectful presence
- A genuine commitment to learning and to neuro-affirming practice
Our screening
- A thorough interview, including your longer-term plans and availability
- Reference checks
- Criminal record checks
- A best-fit assessment against each family member’s profile
How the process works for you
- Apply or join the talent pool. Apply for a current vacancy, or join our talent pool so we can contact you when a suitable role opens.
- Interview and checks. We interview you thoroughly and complete reference and criminal record checks.
- Matching. We assess fit using our best-fit framework: your qualifications, experience, personality, strengths, interests and practical logistics alongside each family member’s profile.
- Meet the family. If you are shortlisted, we introduce you to the family and support you through the interview.
- Sign your contract. The family is your employer. They provide your employment contract and pay your salary. Please don’t start working without a signed contract in place.
- Onboarding and support. Where your employing family enrols in our onboarding process, you complete our training with personalised support as you start your role.
Training and support once you’re placed
Our onboarding process, which we strongly recommend to every family we work with, gives you both theory and practical, real-world skills before and as you start your role:
- An in-depth, self-paced online course covering autism, ADHD, PDA, dyslexia and related differences, neuro-affirming principles, regulation and co-regulation, sensory support and behaviour as communication
- Formal assessment of every module, with a 70% pass mark and 6 to 8 weeks to complete
- A round table meeting with the family, the school (if relevant) and our Facilitation Academy Coordinator
- Four one-hour individual sessions with the Coordinator, tailored to the person you support
You can also enrol in our training independently, whether or not you were placed by us. See our training options.
Coming soon: a 2-hour on-demand Foundations of Neurodivergent Care certificate. Join the talent pool below to be notified when it launches.
What can I expect to earn?
As a guideline, hourly rates for au pairs and facilitators typically range from R80 to R200 per hour. Generally, the fewer hours worked, the higher the hourly rate, and the more hours worked, the lower the rate. Actual rates depend on the hours and days needed and on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. We guide families and candidates through this.
Tuition rates differ across educational levels, from early childhood development (ECD) and foundation phase through intermediate and high school. As a guideline, primary school tutors earn at least R200 per hour and high school tutors R300 per hour, subject to the specific requirements of each family.
Frequently asked questions
Who pays my salary?
The family you work for is your employer. They provide you with an employment contract and pay your salary as an employee of their family. Please do not start working without a signed contract in place.
How long does the placement process take?
Many factors affect timing, such as your notice period and the specific requirements of a family member’s profile. In most cases, placement takes approximately 4 to 8 weeks from when a family starts the process.
Do I need experience with neurodivergent children or adults?
Relevant experience and/or qualifications are valued where possible, but the right personal qualities, such as empathy, flexibility, patience and a genuine commitment to learning, are equally important. Our training equips you with the specific skills you need.
Will I receive training?
Where your employing family enrols in our onboarding process, you will complete our assessed online course and receive personalised support sessions. You can also enrol in our training independently.
Where are the roles based?
Our placements are across South Africa, with dedicated branches in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
How do I apply?
Apply for a current vacancy below, or join our talent pool. You can also email your CV to academy@neurodiversitycentre.co.za.
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None of our current vacancies a fit? Join our talent pool to hear about new roles and the launch of our Foundations of Neurodivergent Care certificate.
