Job Profile: Shadow Teacher / Learning Support Companion

For Beatrix (Age 9)

We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and committed Shadow Teacher to support our daughter Beatrix, a bright and sensitive 9-year-old child on the autism spectrum.

Beatrix is curious, expressive in her own ways, and thrives with structure, reassurance, and gentle guidance. She needs a consistent adult who can walk alongside her through her school day and therapy routines, someone who understands that progress is built through trust, calm presence, and encouragement.

Role & Responsibilities
- Morning Support & Pick-up
- Pick up Beatrix from home at 7:45 AM and accompany her to school.
- School Support
- Attend school with Beatrix each day.
- Support her with classroom routines, transitions, focus, and emotional regulation.
- Act as a bridge between Beatrix, her teachers, and her learning environmentwithout replacing the teachers role.
- Therapy Support
- Accompany Beatrix to her daily therapy sessions after school.
- Reinforce strategies shared by therapists in a calm and consistent manner.




- Emotional & Developmental Care
- Help Beatrix feel safe, understood, and confident.
- Observe and respond to her needs with empathy and patience.
- Maintain skilled boundaries while building a warm, trusting bond.

Training & Support
- On-the-job training will be fully provided.
- Prior experience with children on the spectrum is helpful but not mandatory.
- What matters most is the right attitude: kindness, reliability, emotional maturity, and willingness to learn.

Ideal Candidate
- Calm, patient, and emotionally grounded and resiliant
- Naturally empathetic and observant
- Comfortable working closely with a child with special needs
- Punctual, responsible, and consistent
- Open to guidance from parents, teachers, and therapists
- Background in education, psychology, special education, or caregiving is a plus (but not required)

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📌 Shadow Teacher (Mumbai)
🏢 Hayes Family
📍 Mumbai