Academic support worker

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Farnham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

CPD & E-learning

Holiday pay pro rata

Hourly rate £12.71

Leading provider

Access to higher education lectures

Job summary

Randstad Student & Worker Support are seeking a part-time Academic Note Taker to assist students at University for the Creative Arts. You will attend lectures and seminars, producing accurate, legible notes for students who struggle to take notes themselves.

This role offers flexible hours, CPD opportunities, 28 days holiday pro rata, and an hourly rate of £12.71 plus benefits. Applicants will be invited to a telephone assessment and interview.

Qualifications

• Neat handwriting; able to produce notes in a legible and presentable manner.
• Good typing skills.
• Accurate spelling and grammar skills.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to work quickly under time restrictions.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ideally experience working with learners with specific learning difficulties in higher or further education.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and legible handwritten 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.
• Maintaining a professional role and confidentiality with the student at all times.
• Working with Randstad to address student needs and communicate any concerns promptly.

Skills

Neat handwriting

Typing skills

Spelling & grammar

Punctual & reliable

Time management

Organisational skills

Experience with learning difficulties

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for academics? We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Academic Note Taker.

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

Working as an academic note taker at University for the creative arts 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.