Academic Support Worker

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking reliable individuals to provide note-taking support for students at the University of Sunderland. This role involves producing accurate notes during lectures, maintaining professionalism, and helping students with disabilities. Ideal candidates should possess strong typing skills and a keen attention to detail. Flexible hours are available, with compensation starting at £13 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

E-learning and CPD

28 days holiday pay pro-rata

Dedicated consultant

University exposure

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and legible notes for lectures and seminars.
• Reviewing notes to ensure they are suitable for the student.
• Maintaining a professional role and relationship with the student.
• Acting in the best interests of learners while following university policies.

Skills

Good typing skills

Attention to detail

Accurate spelling and grammar skills

Punctuality and reliability

Ability to work cohesively with students

Good organisational skills

Knowledge of barriers that disabled people may experience

Job description

Do you have excellent typing skills? Do you have a keen interest in learning new subjects? Then Randstad may just have the perfect role for you.

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

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• E-learning and CPD
• 28 days holiday pay pro rata
• Dedicated consultant
• University exposure
• £13 per hour depending on experience
• Working for the UK's leading provider gives a boost to your career
• Gaining 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 university

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

• Good typing skills
• Attention to detail
• Accurate spelling and grammar skills
• Punctuality and reliability
• Ability to work cohesively with students
• Good organisational skills
• Knowledge of the barriers that disabled people may experience - preferable

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 or call Vaishnavi on 0161 521 6206 for more details. Successful applicants will take part in an interview to discuss further, followed by an assessment.

We have multiple roles with varying hours available to suit you.