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. 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 learnerRequirements 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed