Are you passionate about empowering university students?
Randstad Student Support is seeking a dedicated Specialist Autism Mentor to provide one:on:one support to autistic students in St. Andrews. In this crucial role, youll help students navigate academic life, build confidence, and develop essential skills to succeed. Were looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
What Youll Do
As a trusted mentor, you will:
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Provide a safe space for students to manage stress and anxiety.
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Encourage and foster independent learning.
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Help students develop strong organizational and time management skills.
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Guide students in creating opportunities for future career growth.
What We Offer
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Competitive Pay: GBP29 : GBP30 per hour.
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Flexibility: Work hours based on your availability.
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Benefits: Pension scheme, paid holiday, maternity, paternity, and sick leave.
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Efficient Payments: Weekly payments for all approved timesheets.
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Professional Growth: Access to free CPD/e:learning, weekly meetings, and best practice sessions.
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Perks: Free Employee Assistance Helpline, online discounts hub, and a generous referral scheme.
Key Skills and Experience
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Experience: Prior experience working with autistic clients is highly desirable.
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Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Empathy: The ability to help students build on their strengths while maintaining a professional and confidential relationship.
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Reliability: Strong organizational skills, punctuality, and the ability to manage a caseload.
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NAS Training: Completion of the six National Autistic Society (NAS) online training modules is a significant advantage:
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Understanding autism
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Autism and communication
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Autism and sensory experience
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Autism, stress, and anxiety
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Autism: supporting families
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Women and girls
We are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about providing high:quality support to students. If this sounds like you, apply today.
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted for an informal chat followed by a formal interview.
For any questions, contact Vivina Joshna at .