Specialist Mentor - Autism

Randstad Student & Worker Support; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

£28 per hour + holiday pay

PAYE contract

Weekly payroll

Online timesheet system

Pension access

Leave entitlements

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is looking for Specialist Mentors to work with autistic students in St Andrews, Scotland. The role is hybrid and requires travel to local universities or colleges for in-person and online sessions.

The mentor will support students throughout the academic year, helping with study reflection, time management and strategies to overcome barriers. Training in autism is required; the role emphasizes flexible scheduling and student-centered support.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree level (level 6) is required.
• Extensive training in adult autism is required.
• Training routes may include: 6 National Autistic Society Modules.
• Alternative: Optimum Training Course in Autism and ADHD in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1-2-1 to understand academic expectations.
• Develop time management and organisational skills for students.
• Break down tasks to meet deadlines and manage workload.
• Help students manage anxiety, stress or low mood.
• Prepare students for new experiences and build confidence to learn independently.

Skills

Autism experience

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Education

Undergraduate degree (level 6)

6 National Autistic Society Modules

Optimum Training Course: Autism & ADHD in HE NMH Mentoring

Job description

Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist Mentors to work with autistic students studying at Universities and/or Colleges in ST.ANDREWS SCOTLAND

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.

As a Specialist Mentor you will support students on a 1-2-1 basis to:

• 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 for the role:

As this is a specialist role, you must have the correct qualifications and training. All students you will be supporting are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) meaning all candidates providing this role must adhere to the qualification framework set out by the DfE.

Candidates must be qualified to undergraduate degree level (level 6 as minimum) and have taken extensive training in adult autism.

The extensive training may include:

• 6 National Autistic Society Modules (non medical helper package)

OR

• The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education: Recognising and addressing the barriers through Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Mentoring and Study Skills Strategies.

You can find a list of all accepted training routes here (pages 10 - 12)

Desirable skills include:

• Experience of working with autistic clients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Punctuality and reliability
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to manage a caseload of students

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule!
• £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 - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals
• 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
• Refer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals!

Don't just take it from us, here are some testimonials left by our current support workers!

"Randstad is a great place to work - allowing independence freedom and creativity in the way I work"

"My experience with Randstad has been phenomenal"

We are looking to employ individuals who are really passionate about improving a student's academic journey and strive to provide each student with a high quality level of support.

If you are shortlisted for the role, we will contact you for a short informal chat about the role followed by a formal interview. If you are successful following the interview stage, you will then be taken through the registration process.

If you have any questions call the office on 0161 247 8800 or drop your CV at