Academic support worker

Randstad Education

Contract type

Full time

Industry

Social Services and Non-Profit

Location

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3DY

Salary

£12.21 to £13.21 per hour

Job description

About

Bishop Grosseteste University (Lincoln)

Part time

£28 per hour

Specialist Mentor - Bishop Grosseteste University (Lincoln)

Randstad Student Support is seeking passionate and qualified Specialist Mentors to work with autistic students at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln. This is a hybrid role, requiring both in-person and online sessions to accommodate student preferences. Successful candidates must be able to travel to the university.

Role Responsibilities:

As a Specialist Mentor, you will provide 1-on-1 support to students throughout the academic year, guiding them in:

  • Understanding academic requirements
  • Developing time management and organizational skills
  • Breaking down tasks to meet deadlines
  • Managing anxiety, stress, or low mood
  • Preparing for new experiences
  • Building confidence and independence as a learner

Requirements:

This specialist role demands specific qualifications and training aligned with the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) framework set by the DfE. Candidates must:

  • Hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree (level 6).
  • Have completed extensive training in adult autism. This includes either:
  • 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.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience working with autistic clients
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage a caseload of students

Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours
  • £28 per hour + £3.38 per hour accrued holiday pay
  • Work for the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support
  • Online timesheet system
  • PAYE contract with weekly payments
  • Free CPD/eLearning
  • Access to online discounts
  • Workplace Pension Scheme
  • Maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave benefits
  • Refer-a-friend scheme

If you're passionate about supporting students' academic journeys and possess the necessary qualifications, apply now! Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an informal chat, followed by a formal interview and registration process.

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