At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver tailored mentoring and study skills for autistic students, adapting to their unique needs.
- Company: Supportive organisation focused on empowering neurodivergent students.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Work from anywhere in the UK with opportunities for in-person sessions.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team and help students thrive in their education.
- Qualifications: Experience in autism support and a strengths-based approach.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
We are recruiting Autism-Specific Specialists in Liverpool, starting October 2026. You will deliver our autism-specific mentoring and study skills pathways for students who receive Disabled Students’ Allowance, adapting your approach to each student’s processing, communication and sensory needs. Sessions are a mix of online and in person, so we are looking for people based in or near Liverpool.
- Deliver autism-specific mentoring and/or study skills sessions
- Support routines, transitions, communication and self-advocacy
- Adapt your approach to each student’s processing, communication and sensory needs
- Keep clear, professional session records
What we’re looking for:
- Qualification or significant demonstrable experience in autism support
- Experience working with autistic students in education
- A strengths-based, non-deficit approach to neurodivergence
- Reliability, professionalism and good communication
Where you’d work:
This role is delivered remotely, so you can support students anywhere in the UK from wherever you are. We also have students who benefit from meeting in person, and we’re particularly keen to hear from practitioners in or near Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and London.
All roles working with students are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Autism-Specific Specialist — Liverpool employer: Mangominds
Mangominds provides a flexible and supportive work environment, allowing employees to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with disabilities. The company values professionalism and good communication, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional development and the ability to work remotely.
