Academic Note Taker

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

CPD & e-learning

28 days holiday pro rata

£12.71 per hour

Leading UK provider

Free higher education lectures

Job summary

Randstad Student & Worker Support is seeking reliable Academic Note Takers to work with students at Canterbury Christ Church University. You will attend lectures, produce precise notes, and support students with disabilities, helping them access course content and participate fully.

You will compile accurate notes, review them for accessibility, and maintain a professional, confidential relationship with learners while aligning with university policies. Flexible hours and CPD are offered.

Qualifications

• Neat handwriting and legible notes required.
• Good typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent spelling and grammar.
• Punctuality and reliability essential.
• Ability to work quickly under time restrictions.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Experience with specific learning difficulties in higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and legible handwritten notes for lectures, seminars, and group tasks.
• Review notes after lectures to ensure accessibility for students.
• Maintain a professional relationship with students and adhere to institutional policies.
• Act in learners' best interests while following Randstad procedures.

Skills

Neat handwriting

Typing skills

Spelling and grammar

Punctuality

Reliability

Time management

Organisational skills

Experience with learning difficulties

Job description

Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed Academic Note Takers and to work with students at Canterbury Christ Church University

Working as an academic note taker at Canterbury Christ Church University you will be providing an essential service to students with disabilities while having the chance to learn something new everyday. You will attend various lectures and seminars and take accurate notes for students who due to their disability find it difficult to make notes for themselves.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• E-learning and CPD
• 28 days holiday pay pro rata
• £12.71 per hour - you will receive this rate, plus your benefits such as holidays
• Working for the UK's leading provider
• Improving your knowledge for free by being a part of higher education lectures

Responsibilities:

Providing note taking support to students suffering from disabilities/mental health conditions your responsibilities will include:

• Producing accurate and legible handwritten notes for lectures, seminars/tutorials and group tasks
• Reviewing notes at the end of the lecture and ensuring that they are in a suitable format for the student to access effectively
• Maintaining a professional role as a note taker and being aware of the need to maintain this professional relationship with the student at all times
• Acting in the best interests of learners at all times whilst also working within the policies and procedures of the institution

You will work closely with Randstad regarding the needs of individual students, and to ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner. You will be expected to act professionally and maintain confidentiality within your role at all times, sharing all relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best possible service to your students.

Requirements:

• Have neat handwriting - able to produce notes in a legible and presentable manner
• Good typing skills
• Accurate spelling and grammar skills
• Punctuality and reliability
• You will need to be able to work quickly and under time restrictions
• Good organisational skills
• Ideally you will have experience in working with specific learning difficulties individuals in higher or further education