Academic Notetaker

Randstad Student Support; Holmesfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Derby is seeking reliable individuals to provide specialist notetaking support for students living with disabilities. You will produce accurate and legible notes for lectures, seminars, and group tasks.

Randstad Student & Worker Support coordinates the role on a flexible part-time basis, with pay of £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay. The position offers learning opportunities through access to higher education lectures while supporting students in their studies.

Qualifications

• Strong typing proficiency with high accuracy.
• Excellent spelling and grammar.
• Reliable and punctual with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and legible notes for lectures, seminars/tutorials and group tasks.
• Reviewing notes at the end of the lecture and ensuring they are in a suitable format for the student to access effectively.
• Maintaining a professional role as a note taker and ensuring confidentiality with students.
• Acting in the best interests of learners while following institution policies and procedures.

Skills

Great typing skills

Accurate spelling and grammar skills

Punctuality and reliability

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work quickly under time

Job description

University of Derby

Flexible Part time

£12.71 per hour plus the holiday pay

Do you want to attend lectures to gain extra knowledge without paying university fees? Then Randstad may just have the perfect part time role for you.

Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed individuals to work with students at University of Derby to provide specialist notetaking support for students living with disabilities.

Working as a specialist notetaker you will be providing an essential service to students with disabilities whilst having the chance to learn something new everyday.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• E-learning and CPD
• 28 days holiday pay pro rata
• £12.71 per hour - you will receive this rate, plus holiday pay
• 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 living with disabilities/mental health conditions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing accurate and legible 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

Working 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

• Great 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
• Excellent time management skills