Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Specialist Mentor ASC | Bangor Rate: £23.00 per hour + £3.38 holiday pay (Total £26.38/hr) Flexible part time opportunity Are you passionate about neurodiversity and empowering autistic students to thrive in Higher Education? Join Randstad Student Support to help students at Bangor University Randstad Student Support is currently looking for Specialist Mentors to provide 1-to-1 support and 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 learner Requirements 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 (pages 10 - 12) Desirable skills include: Experience of working with autistic clients Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Punctuality and reliability Good organisational skills Ability to manage a caseload of students Benefits of working with Randstad: We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule! £23 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at £3.38 per hour Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support Access to an online timesheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract Weekly payment for all approved timesheets Free CPD / elearning included within the registration Access to online discounts hub Workplace Pension Scheme Entitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave Refer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals! xehkeey Successful applicants will be invited to attend a pre screening call followed by an interview to discuss their suitability for the role.