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Assisting students in higher education

Altena assists students with disabilities nationwide to achieve their goals in higher education. We do this by thinking creatively, holistically and sensitively, in order to match each student with the right support practitioners for their current and future study needs.

Creating a strong, personal connection in this way is what makes us different from others in the education sector, by getting to know the support requirements of each individual, as well as the student themselves; we can provide a bespoke holistic service that lasts.

Introduction

As part of this creative process, every practitioner is carefully selected and matched to each student. Then, from initial referral and assignment confirmation to final graduation, we give students, assessors and HEPs the confidence that a monitored and ongoing process of high quality support is in place.

This personal approach ensures that disabled students have access to the right skills and strategies to enhance their studies and accelerate learning.

We are proud to be an accredited Disabled Students Allowance Non-Medical Help Provider. With our head office in the West Midlands as well as offices in the North and South, we provide expert support nationwide.

HEP (Higher Education Providers) and Needs Assessors

Our rates

At Altena, we aim to give you unbeatable service and value in one. Below are our current rates for DSA funded students only. If you’d like a quote for support provided to HEPs, please contact us.

Role
Charge
VAT
Total
Specialist Notetaker (HI)
£34.00
£6.80
£40.80
Specialist Notetaker (VI)
£34.00
£6.80
£40.80
Specialist Mentor - AS
£51.98
£10.40
£62.38
Specialist Mentor - Mental Health
£51.98
£10.40
£62.38
Study Skills Tutor - AS
£51.98
£10.40
£62.38
Study Skills Tutor - SpLD
£51.98
£10.40
£62.38

Capacity

No matter where a disabled student is studying in the country, we can provide a carefully selected support practitioner who is right for their individual requirements. Rest assured, with offices in the North, the Midlands and the South, we’ll find the perfect match for their current and future needs.

Please contact us for more information and to confirm our capacity for any student support enquiries.

Why us?

We believe that a student with disabilities needs a support practitioner who not only offers experience and expertise, but also creates a strong personal connection between them. This way of thinking it what make us different and why we provide a truly bespoke and personal service.

By not only understanding a student’s unique support requirements, but also the individual themselves, we aim to carefully match our practitioners with each and every student. This holistic process then goes on to aid the student in achieving their aims and ambitions in higher education. In addition, it creates a range of benefits such as enhancing their studies and accelerating their learning.

As part of this ongoing road to success, we ensure that a practitioner is there to provide ongoing support at every stage of someone’s studies. Thanks to this, students, assessors and HEPs alike all have the reassurance that high quality and highly tailored support is on hand from a student’s first day on campus right through to their graduation.

Students

We’re here to help before college even starts

We understand that the application process can seem daunting, as can contacting your needs assessor and sorting out your support. We’re here to help at every stage. If you have a DSA2 letter then get in touch and get the benefit of our many years of experience.

Dyslexia Assessment and Advice

We can take the stress and the confusion out of the application process. It’s what we do.

Request support

Please provide details about the type of support you require

Careers

Professionals and Practitioners

Are you Disability Support professional looking for their next big opportunity?

If this sounds like you, then get in touch for our current vacancies or check our Facebook or Twitter pages.

We are always looking for Study Skills Tutors, Specialist Mentors and Specialist Support Professionals as well as interpreters, notetakers (TBC: Is this an industry term or should it be ‘note takers’?) and facilitators who share our commitment to helping disabled students achieve their full potential.

We can also organise further training if any is needed to fulfil our available roles. For a list of the current qualifications needed for the roles that cover DSA support, click here.

Please send in you CV using the
contact details below

careers@altenasupport.co.uk
0330 231 125

Validating your support with us is simple, manual and personal.

We do not expect you to log onto a complicated system, remember passwords or get bombarded with information, your course and study is important to us, your support worker is there to assist you to validate your sessions, confirm support and speak to you personally about strategies and skills for learning.

hello@altenasupport.co.uk
Talk to us: 0330 231 125

Head office:
Mortec Business Park
York Road
Leeds
LS15 4TA
Midlands:
Mortec Business Park
York Road
Leeds
LS15 4TA
North West:
Mortec Business Park
York Road
Leeds
LS15 4TA
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