Academic Notetaker

Randstad Student Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

CPD / E-learning

28 days holiday pay pro rata

Pay £12.71 per hour

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is seeking reliable Academic Notetakers to assist students across UK universities by providing accurate and accessible lecture notes. The role requires neat handwriting, good typing and a strong sense of reliability to support students with disabilities in higher education.

The position offers flexible hours with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour and opportunities to engage with higher education lectures, contributing to students’ academic journeys.

Qualifications

• Have neat handwriting and produce legible notes.
• Good typing skills.
• Accurate spelling and grammar.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Able to work quickly under time restrictions.
• Good organisational skills.
• Experience with learners with specific learning difficulties in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and legible handwritten notes for lectures, seminars, and group tasks.
• Review notes at the end of lectures and ensure accessibility for the student.
• Maintain a professional relationship with students and confidentiality with Randstad.
• Act in the best interests of learners within the institution's policies.

Skills

Neat handwriting

Typing skills

Spelling and grammar

Punctuality

Time management

Organisational skills

Experience with learning difficulties

Job description

Academic Notetaker

Location: Queen Mary University of London

Pay rate 12.71 per hour

Start Date: September 2026 (for the new 2026/2027 Academic Year)

Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed Academic Note Takers and to work with Students at University of Bristol.

Are you ready to make a difference in the academic journey of students? We're on the lookout for dedicated individuals who can help students in taking notes.

Working as an academic note taker at University of Exeter 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

Successful applicants will be invited to take part in a telephone assessment and also interviewed to discuss suitability for the role.