Salary: £21,802 – £24,520 per annum pro rata
Grade: F
Campus: City site
Additional info – Anticipated 10 to 30 hours per week to be agreed with successful candidates, term time only
Our Student Support Services function makes an important contribution to the Nottingham Trent University student experience, providing a range of specialist and professional services for students in an integrated, multidisciplinary student services context across three University sites.
NTU values the diverse skills and talents of our students. High levels of motivation, determination and enthusiasm are among the many qualities that we see in students with Autism Spectrum Conditions. NTU believes that students with Autism Spectrum Conditions should be respected and valued for these positive qualities as well as being supported in areas they may find challenging.
The Autism Support Service has been developed specifically in response to student demand, to ensure that we tailor support to the specific needs of this student group.
We are seeking a part-time Autism Support Mentor who will be responsible for providing one-to-one support for students registered with the Autism Support Service.
The post holder will be responsible for a range of duties including:
• Providing support tailored to the needs of the individual
• Delivering targeted transition support to new students
• Providing social support to enable students to access the wider aspects of students life
• Supporting student independence and autonomy in the learning environment
• Supporting the student in identifying the barriers to learning, and developing strategies to overcome them
We are seeking a committed and motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to deliver this support. The successful candidate will have a strong awareness of the strengths which these students bring to a learning situation and will support the student to develop these strengths to their full potential.
This is a part-time role, and whilst the hours of work are negotiable, the successful candidate must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week during term time (30 weeks per year).
NTU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This role involves working with children and vulnerable adults and the selection process for this post will include an Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check.
Closing date: 19 August 2012
To submit an online application for this position please visit www.ntu.ac.uk/vacancies.
If you require documentation in alternative formats (e.g. Braille, large print) please contact us at job.vacancies@ntu.ac.uk
For an informal discussion regarding these positions, please contact the Student Services Manager – Disability on + 44 (0)115 848 2484 or via email sara.baldwin@ntu.ac.uk
Nottingham Trent University is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity and we seek people who share those values.
Please note this role does not meet the UK Border Agency requirements for sponsorship. Nottingham Trent University is unable to apply for sponsorship for any applicant not eligible to work in the UK and therefore we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship under the Points Based Immigration System.
