Randstad Student Support is recruiting Specialist Mentors to work with autistic students at the University OF Exeter and/or Colleges.
The role is hybrid; candidates must travel to local University/college and offer both in-person and online sessions flexibly to meet student preferences.
As a Specialist Mentor, you will be a trusted advisor for students, assisting them throughout the full academic year. You will help students reflect on their academic experiences and introduce strategies to overcome barriers.
Responsibilities
- Support students in understanding what is required of them academically
- Develop time management and organisational skills
- Breaking down tasks to meet deadlines
- Manage anxiety, stress or low mood
- Prepare for new experiences
- Build on confidence and strengths to become an independent learner
Qualifications
All candidates must meet the qualification framework set out by the DfE. Candidates must be qualified to undergraduate degree level (level 6 minimum) and have taken extensive training in adult autism.
Training may include:
- 6 National Autistic Society Modules (non medical helper package)
- The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education: Recognising and addressing the barriers through Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Mentoring and Study Skills Strategies.
You can find a list of all accepted training routes here (pages 10 - 12).
Desirable Skills
- Experience of working with autistic clients
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to manage a caseload of students
Benefits
- We offer flexible working hours—you can select your own schedule!
- £28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at £3.38 per hour
- Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support
- Access to an online timesheet system—meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals
- Engaged on a pay-as-you-earn PAYE contract
- Weekly payment for all approved timesheets
- Free CPD/elearning included within the registration
- Access to online discounts hub
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Entitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave
- Refer a friend scheme—unlimited cap on all successful referrals!
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