ASC Mentor | Flexible Hours & High Impact Support

Randstad Student & Worker Support; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payment

PAYE contract

Free CPD / eLearning

Support worker meetings

Employee assistance helpline

Discount hub

Pension scheme

Refer a friend

Job summary

University of St Andrew's, via Randstad Student Support, offers a specialist ASC mentoring role funded by the DSA. This hybrid position provides flexible hours and an attractive hourly rate of £28, plus £3.38 holiday pay, to support university students with Autism Spectrum Condition and related mental health needs.

Applicants must hold an Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum), a recognised Teaching Qualification, and have extensive training in adult autism (DfE routes or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum) and a recognised Teaching Qualification are required.
• Extensive Training in Adult Autism (DfE routes or equivalent) is required.
• Training options include National Autistic Society modules or Optimum Training Course focusing on Autism/ADHD in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one mentoring to university students, including those with ASC and other mental health challenges.
• Maintain professional conduct, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• Manage a caseload of students with organisation and care.
• Support student learning and identify strengths to aid academic success.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Caseload management

Punctuality and reliability

Confidentiality and discretion

Student-focused mentoring

Education

Undergraduate Degree (Level 6)

Teaching Qualification

Adult Autism Training (DfE routes)

Job description

University of St Andrew's, via Randstad Student Support, offers a specialist ASC mentoring role funded by the DSA. This hybrid position provides flexible hours and an attractive hourly rate of £28, plus £3.38 holiday pay, to support university students with Autism Spectrum Condition and related mental health needs.

Applicants must hold an Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum), a recognised Teaching Qualification, and have extensive training in adult autism (DfE routes or equivalent).