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Specialist Study Skills/Autism Support Mentor

£29,352 - £33,739 per annum (pro rata)

Part time/Fixed Term - 22.2 hours per week/to 30th June 2027

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available within our Autism/ADHD Team, in Disability and Inclusion Support Services for a Term time Specialist Study Skills/Mentor (Autism) to support a caseload of students with a mixture of Disabled Students Allowance funded Autism mentoring support.

Educated to degree level, the successful candidate will have a good understanding of the support needs and lived experience of students from a range of diverse backgrounds relevant to their participation in higher education, including reasonable adjustments, human and technical support. Autistic Specific Conditions and the potential impact on student engagement, progression and attainment is also essential. Due to the funding requirements for the provision of mentoring support for students in receipt of the Disabled Students Allowance, the successful candidate will require a relevant qualification and/or membership of a professional organisation from the list provided in the personnel specification.

About Our Services

You will be part of our Student Support Services function which makes an important contribution to the NTU student experience, providing a range of specialist and professional services for students and operating in an integrated, multidisciplinary student services context across the University. We are a highly dedicated team of professionals seeking to ensure our students have a positive experience and access to the support they need at University, Services include Pathways Team, Disability and Inclusion Support Services, Wellbeing Support, Money Advice and International Student Support

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: 14th and/or 15th December

About Us

Nottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university that is recognised for its innovation and inclusivity and being bold enough to do things differently.

Our Student Services teams play a pivotal role in providing crucial academic guidance, counselling and resources to enhance the student experience. Be the difference-maker in fostering a supportive community and empowering students to thrive. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on student lives, apply now to be part of a team that values growth, wellbeing, and academic excellence. Elevate your career while helping students reach their fullest potential!

For any informal queries about the role or the Student Services team, please contact Gary McGladdery (Head of Disability and Inclusion Support Services) at gary.mcgladdery@ntu.ac.uk

Join Us

• Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
• Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
• 28 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information please click here - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Nottingham Trent University
• And a whole lot moreFind out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Safeguarding Statement

Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website