Academic Notetaker

Randstad Education; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Northampton is seeking reliable individuals for a part-time role as a notetaker. This position involves producing accurate notes for students with disabilities and requires neat handwriting and strong organizational skills. Flexibility in working hours is offered, making it ideal for those with busy schedules. The role aims to enhance the learning experience of students in higher education.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday pay pro rata

Opportunities to work flexibly

Qualifications

• Have neat handwriting - able to produce notes in a legible and presentable manner.
• Accurate spelling and grammar skills.
• Punctuality and reliability required.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and legible notes for lectures.
• Reviewing and formatting notes for student access.
• Maintaining a professional relationship with the student.
• Acting in the best interests of learners at all times.

Skills

Neat handwriting

Accurate spelling and grammar

Punctuality and reliability

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of role boundaries

Education

Educated to degree level (Desirable)

Job description

Overview

University of Northampton

Part time, temporary

£12.21 per hour

Do you want to choose your working hours and only work for a few hours in your busy schedule? Then you must apply to this role as a specialist notetaker.

Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed individuals to work with students in Universities and colleges to provide manual note taking support for students living with disabilities.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• 28 days holiday pay pro rata
• £12.21 per hour
• Working for the UK's leading provider
• Opportunities to work flexibly depending on the student's timetable
• Chance to learn something new every day

Responsibilities

• 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 Universities

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.

Required Skills

• Have neat handwriting - able to produce notes in a legible and presentable manner
• Accurate spelling and grammar skills
• Punctuality and reliability
• Great time management skills
• Good organisational skills
• Understanding of role boundaries

Preferred Skills

• Educated to degree level (Desirable) / have been enrolled/ attending university/college

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

If you have the above skills and are interested in adding good deeds in your life by supporting students with their Higher Education please apply now or send a copy of your CV