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Specialist Mentor (Autism Support)
This is a Zero Hours Contract
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 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. An excellent working knowledge of the impact and barriers to learning for students with diagnosed 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
Interview Date: week commencing To be confirmed
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. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.
Interview date: w/c 26th January 2026 or w/c 2nd February 2026
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
We’ll look after you with ongoing support, good development opportunities and a competitive salary that rewards your contribution. We also offer generous holidays, flexible working options, a pension scheme, great facilities and wide range of savings, discounts and benefits. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
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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
