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Specialist Mentor

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Randstad

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Location:
United Kingdom, Lancaster

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Category:
Education

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

28.00 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

Randstad Student Support is recruiting Specialist Mentors to support autistic students studying at the University of Cumbria. This is a hybrid role beginning with the new academic year and offers flexible hours to suit your schedule. As a Specialist Mentor, you will provide one-on-one non-therapeutic support, helping students overcome academic and personal challenges related to autism.

Job Responsibility:

  • Understand academic requirements and expectations
  • develop effective time management and organisational skills
  • break down tasks to meet academic deadlines
  • balance study with daily living activities
  • manage anxiety, stress, or low mood related to university life
  • prepare for new or challenging experiences
  • build confidence and foster independence through their strengths.

Requirements:

  • Hold an undergraduate degree (minimum Level 6)
  • have completed comprehensive autism-specific training suitable for higher education settings
  • accepted training includes Six NAS Modules (Non-Medical Helper package) or The Optimum Training Course - Autism and ADHD in Higher Education.

Nice to have:

  • Experience working with autistic individuals, ideally in an educational setting
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to encourage and support independent learning
  • strong organisational skills and time management
  • reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
  • ability to manage a caseload of students independently.
What we offer:
  • Flexible working: Set your own schedule to suit your lifestyle
  • competitive pay: £28 per hour + £3.38 holiday pay (paid weekly)
  • work with the UK's leading provider: Be part of the largest DSA support network in the UK
  • simple administration: Online timesheets for quick approvals and payment
  • free CPD and e-learning: Access to professional development resources
  • employee assistance programme: Free mental health and wellbeing support
  • refer a friend scheme: Unlimited bonuses for successful referrals.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 03, 2025

Expiration:
June 20, 2025

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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