A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their son
\n\tArea:\u00a0Kommetjie
\n\tChild\u2019s Age:\u00a012 year old – Boy
\n\tChild\u2019s Neurodivergence\u00a0Snapshot:\u00a0AuDHD (Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), PDA. Presents frustration as anger. Need supervision\u00a0so he does not\u00a0seek dopamine through\u00a0sweets\/watching scary\/more adult shows on TV, buying things. Restless, as currently does not\u00a0have interests that last long. In burnout so can\u2019t attempt\u00a0academic work right now, but ideally in future to complete Grade 6 through homeschooling\u00a0via au pair. Very anxious, kind and amazing child that is deeply affected by RSD. Been bullied badly in the past. Started stuttering recently.
\n\tWorking hours:\u00a0Monday \u2013 Friday 08:00-13:00
\n\tSchool holiday hours:\u00a0Same as above \/ Slightly Flexible
\n\tDuties:\u00a0Be the best au pair ever! which means 1. being able to make adult decisions (like no sweets at the shop even if he pleads for them and says I said ok, not watching inappropriate movies\/shows, not exposing him to things that are too old for him), 2. Is fun and looks after his self-worth, reduced anxiety and self-hatred, allows him to find his interests again-things that would make him happy again. He wants someone to take him out to places and then to sit and relax and watch TV with him at home.
\n\tNote I work from home so can also help with regulation when needed. Prevent him from taking out frustration\u00a0out on his sister, who is 8 and highly sensitive, also has AuDHD. She has her own facilitator\/au pair.
\n\tSpecial Requirements:\u00a0Youngish, fun (e.g. go go-carting), very calm (takes his lead), is kind. Must know PDA and not use ABA methods
\n\tSchool\/Curriculum:\u00a0not at moment, home schooling in future
\n\tStart Date and contract term:\u00a0ASAP \u2013 December 2026 (possibility of contract extension and renewal)
\n\tSalary:\u00a0R16 000pm (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.95)<\/p>\n
All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements:<\/p>\n
\tMust have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child caring experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years.
\n\tMust have their own, reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.
\n\tMust have at least 2 contactable childcare references.
\n\tMust have a clear criminal record
\n\tMust have a passion for children
\n\tMust have Matric
\n\tMust have a South African ID document.<\/p>\n
Closing Date:\u00a02026-05-02<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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