Specialist Autism and ADHD Mentor In Person - Leeds

Contract: Flexible hours, term time ​

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Overall purpose of role

To provide a complementary service to existing support within the educational institution, addressing the needs of clients with  Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) who need help to overcome barriers in order to achieve their full potential.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To support allocated students on a 1:1 basis with the practical impact of their learning differences on their academic experience.
• To deliver focused interventions to build confidence and motivate your students to attend their timetabled sessions and undertake the independent study required to complete their course
• To have knowledge and appreciation of the range of activities, courses, opportunities, organisations and individuals that could be drawn upon to provide additional support for students and encourage independence.
• To work closely with the line manager to be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the impact support has on student attendance, retention achievement and progression.
• Keep accurate records of work done with students.
• Make effective use of supervision to ensure good practice in providing safe and effective support.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level
• GCSE Maths and English, C Grade and Above

One of the following:

• All 6 NAS core Autism online training modules and Introduction to Autism and the SPELL framework
• Other training, including at a HE institution, delivered by an appropriately qualified trainer (a qualified trainer from a recognised organisation/charity, or a trainer who can demonstrate a relevant qualification in autism
• Holds a PG Certificate in Autism/ PG Certificate in ASC AND a Teaching qualification (Minimum Level 4)