Specialist Mentor; SM-ASC QAF

Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist Mentors to work with autistic students studying at Universities and/or Colleges in BELFAST. 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, assisting them throughout the full academic year. You will help students to reflect on their experiences in study as well as introduce strategies to overcome certain barriers.

• Support students in understanding what is required of them academically
• Develop time management and organisational skills
• Break 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

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)
• 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.