Specialist Mentor Autistic Spectrum Job Dundee area,Scotland UK,Education / Teaching

Position: Specialist Mentor Autistic Spectrum Conditions

Specialist ASC Mentor (Disabled Students Allowance - DSA Funded)

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.

Key Offer Details:

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 here.

What We Look For (Desirable Skills)

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

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.
Workplace Pension Scheme.
Entitlement to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
Refer a friend scheme with an unlimited cap on all successful referrals.

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