Specialist Mentor - Colchester, United Kingdom - First Class Support

First Class Support
First Class Support
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Colchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Specialist Mentor for Autistic Spectrum

First Class Support provides academic support to students in receipt of disabled student allowance (DSA). We pride ourselves on only employing First Class Support Workers that are passionate about making a difference to the lives of students studying higher education courses across the UK.


This role is based at University of Essex.

The student is studying a masters in speech & language.

There will be - 3 hours of support required per week (there will be other remote work available).

Your role:

You will provide highly specialist tailored, one to one support which helps students address how being on the Autistic Spectrum creates barriers to their learning.

This may include a range of issues, for example, coping with anxiety and stress situations, how to deal with concentration difficulties, time management, prioritising workload and creating a suitable work-life balance.

You should not act as advocates or counsellors. Your role is to support students in developing strategies to address barriers, such as at times of transition.

For some students this support will need to be ongoing while for others it might be gradually phased out or only be required at certain points of their course.


Your Skills:

You will possess an in-depth knowledge on autism and you will be expected to draw from experience when supporting an individual on the Autistic Spectrum You will also be able demonstrate an understanding of the particular demands of study in Higher Education.


Your qualifications/training:

Our mentors are educated to degree level (2:1 or above) with the completion of a specific autism training course.


First Class Commitment To Our Staff:
For this specific role, successful applicants will receive: £30.00 per hour.

PI insurance, provided by First Class Support

Flexible working patterns


Additional Information:

The working hours vary according to the needs of the student and the academic timetable.

Due to the nature of the role, our support workers are required to be registered or become registered Self Employed.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
£30.00 per hour


Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

- one to one tuition: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • Undergraduate Degree (2:1 and above) (preferred)
  • Degree AND Comprehensive training in adult autism (required)
  • Autism and ADHD in Higher Education (preferred)
  • 6 NAS core modules & SPELL (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
JC/NR
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