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Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist Mentors to work with autistic students studying at Universities and/or Colleges in University OF Exeter. The role is set to begin and is a hybrid role. All successful candidates must be able to travel to the local University or college and offer both in person and online sessions flexibly to meet student preferences. As a Specialist Mentor, you would be a trusted advisor for students. You will be required to assist students throughout the full academic year. You will help students to reflect on their experiences in study as well as introducing strategies to overcome certain barriers.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
Qualified to undergraduate degree level (level 6 as minimum)
Extensive training in adult autism (e.g., 6 National Autistic Society Modules or The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education)
Hold the correct qualifications and training as per DfE framework for DSA-funded support
Nice to have:
Experience of working with autistic clients
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Punctuality and reliability
Good organisational skills
Ability to manage a caseload of students
What we offer:
Flexible working hours
£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
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