Specialist Mentor (Autism)

Grade UE07:  £40,247 - £47,874 per annum pro-rata as part-time

USG/ Disability and Learning Support Service

Part-time: 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)

Open-ended: permanent 

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity to support autistic students to participate fully and succeed in their chosen courses of study. 

The position is open to candidates who are looking for part-time employment, 0.4 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) which is the equivalent to 2 days or 14 hours per week.  We are looking to meet candidates available for work from 0900 – 1700 on campus on a Friday plus one other day (preferably a Monday but can be negotiated). 

Your skills and attributes for success

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with relevant experience of working with autistic adults within a one-to-one setting. 

• Educated to degree level in a professional relevant subject (e.g., health, social work, counselling).
• Must have comprehensive training in adult autism, holding the requisite qualifications for Specialist Mentor – Autism Spectrum Conditions (Page 10 of DfE qualification and professional body membership requirements).
• Substantial knowledge of issues affecting autistic students undertaking studies in Higher Education. 
• Knowledge of curriculum delivery and forms of assessment, with experience of undertaking study skills tuition and other support functions for students in Higher Education. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, an awareness of boundaries and other professional and ethical issues as well as taking a neurodiversity affirming approach to student support are also essential attributes.

 For further information on the role, contact the hiring manager, Nicola Mackenzie, n.mackenzie@ed.ac.uk    

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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