Academic support worker

Bishop Grosseteste University (Lincoln)

Part time

£28 per hour

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.

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

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.

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

• 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.

Please submit your CV to: