Specialist Mentor And Study Skills Asc

Phoenix Dyslexia Consulting Ltd; Rishton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£40 per hour

Hybrid work model

Flexible referrals & ongoingOpptns

Job summary

Phoenix Dyslexia Consulting Ltd is seeking qualified Specialist Mentor (SM-ASC) and Study Skills Support (SS-ASC) professionals to provide DSA-funded one-to-one support to students with ASC/ADHD through a mix of online and face-to-face sessions in Myerscough, Preston, UK.

The role requires delivering specialist mentoring, supporting study skills, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to safeguarding and GDPR standards. This position offers hybrid working with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• A degree, or postgraduate qualification.
• Recognised teaching qualification for study skills.
• CPD and training in ASC/related fields is desirable.
• Membership of a professional body where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one Specialist Support.
• Support students to manage the impact of ASC/ADHD on their studies.
• Develop practical coping strategies and study routines.
• Promote resilience, confidence and independence.
• Support students to engage with course and university services.
• Maintain records and reports in line with DSA requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

HE support experience

ASC/ADHD knowledge

Record keeping

Safeguarding & GDPR

Professional boundaries

CPD commitment

Equality & inclusion

Right to work in UK

IT skills

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification

Recognised teaching qualification for study skills

Job description

Specialist Mentor (SM-ASC) and Specialist Study Skills (SS-ASC)

Myerscough, Preston, UK | In person & Hybrid Working | £40 per Hour

Help Students Manage Mental Health Challenges and Achieve Their Goals

Phoenix Dyslexia Consulting (PDC) is seeking qualified Specialist Mentor (SM-ASC) and Study Skills Support (SS-ASC). to provide DSA-funded one-to-one support to students with ASC and/or ADHD through a mixture of online and face-to-face sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one Specialist Support.
• Support students to manage the impact of ASC and/or ADHD on their studies.
• Develop practical coping strategies and study routines.
• Promote resilience, confidence and independence.
• Support students to engage effectively with their course and university services.
• Maintain records and reports in line with DSA requirements.

DSA Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should meet the requirements for delivering DSA-funded ASC Support and be able to demonstrate:

• A degree, or postgraduate qualification.
• Qualifications and experience accepted by DSA-funded support providers from providing ASC services.
• CPD and recommended training is ASC, such as the optimum training course of 6 NAS Modules.
• Recognised teaching qualification in line with expectation for providing study skills support.
• Experience supporting neurodiverse adults.
• Understanding of recovery-focused, strengths-based and person-centred approaches.
• Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body where applicable.

Essential Professional Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting students within Higher Education, or a strong understanding of the HE environment.
• Understanding of ADHD and ASC and it's impact on learning.
• Ability to establish professional mentoring relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and professional reports.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk awareness, professional boundaries and vulnerable adult welfare.
• Good knowledge of GDPR, confidentiality and secure data handling.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Competent IT skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within Higher Education, NHS, social care or community mental health settings.
• Understanding of neurodiversity and co-occurring conditions.
• Mental Health First Aid or similar training.
• Additional qualifications in counselling, coaching, wellbeing or disability support.

Why Work With PDC?

• £40 per hour
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Regular referrals and ongoing opportunities.
• Dedicated administrative support.
• Supportive, practitioner-led organisation.
• Inclusive, positive employer committed to disability equality

A More Personalised Approach

Unlike larger providers, we carefully match students and support workers based on individual needs, communication styles, academic disciplines, experience and preferences.

Freelance and Employed Practitioners Welcome

We welcome both self-employed and employed practitioners. Professional insurance support may be available for suitable workers, and PAYE opportunities may also be available, subject to individual circumstances and business needs.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

PDC is proud to be a positive employer and actively encourages applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and those with lived experience of disability.