Specialist One to One Study Skills (ASC)

The Role:To meet the increasing demand for our first class support we are expanding our team of specialist support consultants.The Amano approach gives:Student focussed support.Academic support towards goals and aspirationsHassle-free arrangementsStudent choice and empowermentFlexibility in deliveryAdaptable support for changing needs.Key Responsibilities:Provide effective support to students in a higher education settingWork with individuals who may face barriers to learning due to Autistic Spectrum Conditions and perhaps associated mental health conditionsAddress the issues which some students might have in acquiring, recalling and retaining information in written and spoken languageAddress issues associated with memory, organisational, attention and numeracy difficultiesWork with your student to identify strategies to help address barriersProvide support that is student specific and could include activities such as study strategies, time management, structuring reports and essays, proof-reading techniques, and research strategiesWork to enhance your student’s skills and to develop independent learningBe responsible for organising sessions with your assigned studentsOffer support on campus, in-home, or remotely as agreed with your studentBe required to complete Amano administration promptly and accuratelyFollow Amano safeguarding, health and safety, lone working, and professional and personal boundaries policies.Essential Skills and ExperienceHave experience of working with students with disabilities and/or ASD related difficultiesBe able to assess a student’s needs and with them establish an appropriate Individual Support PlanUnderstand the needs, objectives, and constraints of others, but also have an awareness of a student’s strengthsHave an understanding of the particular demands of study in higher educationBe able to clearly assess when a referral or ‘signpost’ to another service is requiredIdeally have a good working knowledge of assistive technologies (AT) and related AT study skills strategiesHave the ability to plan, prioritise and organise your own workloadHave excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsHave good competency in using mobile ITBe proactive in maintaining your CPD.Mandatory QualificationsHold a degree AND a teaching qualification AND comprehensive training in adult autism which must include:ALL 5 National Autistic Society (NAS) core autism online training modules (Understanding Autism; Autism and Communication: Autism and Sensory Experience; Autism, Stress and Anxiety; Autism: Supporting families) ORHave completed an NAS tutor-led course ‘Understanding Autism’ or ‘Introduction to Autism and the SPELL Framework’OROther training, including at a Higher Education institution, delivered by an appropriately qualified trainer (a qualified trainer from a recognised organisation/charity, or a trainer who can demonstrate a relevant qualification in Autism)ORHold a Post-Graduate Certificate in Autism / Post-Graduate Certificate in Asperger’s AND a teaching qualification (minimum Level 4).Should you require any adjustments to support you in your application please contact us at #####.