As per DSA, DfE Quality Assurance Framework Optimum Student Support as an approved NMH provider, can only employ Support Workers qualified and trained to undertake the NMH role being provided to the student.
Support Workers must have the mandatory qualifications for the support role(s) which they are undertaking.
Please note:
You will only be able to progress with your application if you meet the qualification and professional body membership requirements.
Membership of a registered professional body is required for this role Professional Body membership must be at the levels listed below. Any membership level outside of this list such as student, individual, or affiliate does not confer a sufficient level to deliver this role. Membership should be kept up to date while delivering DSA funded roles. Membership cards should show a name and dates of validity and level of membership period or have evidence to support this.
Please tick the relevant qualification(s) you hold for the role you are applying for:
Membership of one of the following organisations below at the membership level(s) indicated is required:
Support workers must also undertake 10 hours of Autism relevant CPD annually.
Note 1: All training should be 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) which results in a certificate of attendance. The person delivering the course should have experience of delivering training for Autism. The minimum expectation is that the level of experience should be at the same level, or higher, as the training that is to be delivered. The trainer should also have a knowledge of autistic students undertaking a course in Higher Education. The minimum expectation is that the level of knowledge should be at the same level or higher than the training that is to be delivered.
Note 2: In-house autism training provided by several NMH providers may be acceptable under item d) above. Spectrum First may offer in-house training days and workshops for autism to ready-made groups.
Note 3: For item d) please check that the course is accredited to at least CPD level before undertaking it. You should ensure you will receive a certificate of completion as this will be required for auditing by the department.
To deliver this role you must have professional membership of one of the following. It is essential that memberships are kept up to date.
Support workers must also undertake 10 hours of Autism relevant CPD annually
Please check that your course is accredited to at least CPD level before undertaking it.
Note: All training should be 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) which results in a certificate of attendance.The person delivering the course should have experience of delivering training for Autism. The minimum expectation is that the level of experience should be at the same level, or higher, as the training that is to be delivered. The trainer should also have a knowledge of autistic students undertaking a course in Higher Education.
