Job Description

Are you passionate about neurodiversity and helping students thrive?

Randstad Student Support is seeking specialist, empathetic Autism Mentors to work with students across Scotland. In this rewarding role, you will provide vital, one-to-one mentoring to students on the autism spectrum, helping them navigate the social, emotional, and academic demands of college life.

As a Specialist Autism Mentor, your goal is to help students overcome barriers to learning, reduce anxiety, and build long-term independence. You won't be teaching course content; instead, you will focus on helping students understand and manage the unique challenges of the college environment.

• Provide tailored, 1-to-1 mentoring sessions focused on the specific needs of students on the autism spectrum.

• Help students understand ambiguous academic tasks, break down assignments, and manage executive functioning challenges (like planning and prioritization).

• Assist students in navigating social anxieties, communication barriers, and campus transitions.

• Work collaboratively with the student to develop personalized coping mechanisms for sensory overload, stress, and anxiety.

• Empower students to build self-advocacy skills, confidence, and independence.

• Maintain accurate, confidential records of sessions via Randstad's online portal.

Because this is a specialized role funded through Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), candidates must meet specific mandatory qualification and professional membership criteria to support students with autism.

• Qualifications: A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, Education, or a specialist autism qualification).

• Professional Membership: Comprehensive mandatory membership with a recognized professional body appropriate for autism support (e.g., National Autistic Society (NAS) professional tier)

• Experience: Proven experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, ideally within further or higher education.

• Skills: A deep understanding of neurodiversity, excellent communication skills (including an appreciation for clear, literal language), patience, and reliability.

• Highly Competitive Pay: £28.00 per hour, plus accrued holiday pay.

• Flexibility: Work standard college hours that fit around your existing schedule or private practice.

• Fulfillment: Directly empower neurodivergent students to succeed in their chosen careers.

• Support: Access to a dedicated Randstad consultant and straightforward digital tools to manage your timetable.

If you have the specialized expertise to support neurodivergent students in Scotland, we want to hear from you.