Specialist Mentor (SM-ASC)

Randstad UK; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE contract

CPD / eLearning included

Support worker meetings

Employee helpline

Online discounts hub

Leave entitlement: maternity, patern.,

Sick leave

Job summary

Randstad Student Support, the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support, is recruiting a Specialist ASC Mentor for the University of St Andrews. This DSA-funded post offers flexible, hybrid working with an attractive hourly rate and holiday pay.

You will mentor students with ASC and other mental health challenges, tailoring support to individual needs. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree and a recognised teaching qualification, plus extensive autism training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and caseload management.
• Punctual, reliable and professional conduct.
• Confidentially identify and leverage learning strengths.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one mentoring to students with ASC.

Skills

Autism experience

Communication skills

Organisational

Reliability

Confidentiality

Education

Undergraduate degree

Teaching qualification

Autism training

Job description

Specialist ASC Mentor (Disabled Students Allowance - DSA Funded)

University of St Andrew's

Unlock a Rewarding, Flexible Career Supporting University Students

Join Randstad Student Support, the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support, and make a profound impact on a student's academic journey. This hybrid role offers unparalleled flexibility and highly competitive compensation.

Exceptional Hourly Rate: Earn £28 per hour, plus an additional £3.38 per hour in accrued holiday pay.

Total Flexibility: Select your own working hours to fit your lifestyle.

Impactful Work: Provide vital one-to-one mentoring to students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and other mental health challenges.

MANDATORY Specialist Role Requirements

This is a specialist, DSA-funded role, meaning all candidates must strictly adhere to the qualification framework set out by the Department for Education (DfE).

You MUST possess the following:

• Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum).
• A recognised Teaching Qualification.
• Extensive Training in Adult Autism, which may include:
• Option 1: 6 National Autistic Society Modules (Non-Medical Helper package). The modules cover Understanding Autism, Communication, Sensory Experience, Stress and Anxiety, Supporting Families, and Autism and Girls.
• Option 2: The Optimum Training Course focusing on Autism and ADHD in Higher Education.
• A comprehensive list of all accepted training routes (pages 12 - 16) is available
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What We Look For (Desirable Skills)

We are looking for individuals truly passionate about improving academic success through high-quality support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Proven experience working with autistic clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a caseload of students.
• A track record of punctuality, reliability, and professional conduct.
• Ability to confidentially identify and leverage a student's learning strengths.

Randstad Employee Benefits

We value our mentors and offer a comprehensive package of support and benefits:

Finance & Pay:

• Weekly payment for all approved timesheets.
• Engaged on a Pay As You Earn (PAYE) contract.

Support & Development:

• Free CPD / eLearning included upon registration.
• Join our regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.
• Free Employee Assistance Helpline and access to an online discounts hub.

Flexibility & Security:

• Access to an online timesheet system for quicker student approvals.
• Entitlement to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.

Incentives:

• Refer a friend scheme with an unlimited cap on all successful referrals.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a brief informal chat, followed by a formal interview and the registration process if successful.