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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.This role is available on a flexible hourly rate basis, supporting students in a university setting and we have vacancies across the country.Key Responsibilities:Provide effective support to students in a higher education settingWork with individuals who may face barriers to learning due to a variety of mental health and/or autistic spectrum conditionsWork with your student to identify strategies to help address barriers and to move towards independent learningProvide support that is student specific and could include activities such as time management, planning, coping with anxiety and prioritising workloadWork to enhance your students autonomy and to monitor the effectiveness of strategiesBe 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 policiesFollow 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 people with mental health or ASC related difficultiesBe able to assess a students needs and with them establish an appropriate Individual Support PlanUnderstand the needs, objectives, and constraints of others.Have an understanding of the particular demands of study in higher educationBe able to clearly assess when a referral or signpost to another service is requiredHave 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 Qualifications You will be educated to degree level and must have current professional membership of one of the following organisations: PATOSS (full or associate membership) BDA (full professional membership) ADSHE (professional membership) Dyslexia Guild (member, associate or fellow membership)