Specialist Mentor; ASC

Impact Student Partners is a Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Provider that specialises in supporting students with disabilities including SpLD's, Neurodiversity, and Mental Health Conditions. We partner with Higher Education institutions such as Universities and Colleges across the UK.

The role:

We are currently recruiting for Specialist Mentor's (ASC) based in and around Newcastle that can offer a hybrid approach to supporting students this means you must be able to provide both online and in-person support.

Responsibilities:

As a Specialist Mentor (ASC), you will be responsible for supporting students during their studies and helping them to develop effective learning strategies including:

• Understanding university expectations for example, understanding the hidden rules of university culture or life

• Structure, organisation and routines helping to build weekly routines and habits that feel manageable

• Communication with academics and peers helping to manage understanding and navigating communication styles

• Managing overwhelm and sensory overload

• Navigating university systems and adjustments

• Managing stress and anxiety

Experience and qualifications:

You should understand Neurodiversity and Mental Health Conditions and how they may impact a student as part of their studies.

It is essential that you hold a degree and training in Autism such as the National Autistic Society (NAS) modules.

Pay and benefits:

• You will be employed on a flexible temporary basis and can choose to support as many students as you wish. There is a huge amount of flexibility available to you and we offer a competitive hourly rate.

• £35 per hour + £4.22 holiday pay (£39.22 per hour rolled up)

• Workplace pension scheme

• CPD and online training events

• Peer-to-peer networking sessions

• Dedicated point of contact

• Flexible working patterns

About us:

We are a growing NMH provider, passionate about what we do, but with a clear purpose to help students maximise their potential. Our approach is personalised from the outset, ensuring every student receives tailored support aligned to their individual needs. We partner with students, professional support workers, and Universities to provide the highest quality services.