Freelance Specialist Mentor for Neurodiverse Students

Assistive Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistive Solutions in the Stratford area is seeking a Freelance Specialist Mentor to provide one-on-one mentoring for students facing mental health and autism-related challenges.

You will tailor sessions, build trusting relationships, and log progress in the Assistive App, submitting monthly summaries for invoicing. This freelance/self-employed role offers flexible hours and £45 per hour, paid monthly.

Qualifications

• DSA-approved professional body membership required.
• Completion of specialist adult autism training (NAS NMH modules or Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education).
• Experience providing 1:1 mentoring or support to individuals with mental health or autism spectrum conditions.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, boundaries and safeguarding in educational or clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one mentoring sessions addressing emotional difficulties and practical support (organisation, study skills, life balance).
• Develop learning plans and strategies; log sessions and provide monthly summaries for invoicing.

Skills

DSA-approved body

Autism training

1:1 mentoring

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Trust-building

Interpersonal communication

Organisation & records

Independent & collaborative

Tools

Assistive App

Job description

Assistive Solutions in the Stratford area is seeking a Freelance Specialist Mentor to provide one-on-one mentoring for students facing mental health and autism-related challenges.

You will tailor sessions, build trusting relationships, and log progress in the Assistive App, submitting monthly summaries for invoicing. This freelance/self-employed role offers flexible hours and £45 per hour, paid monthly.