Exam Support Worker

Randstad Education; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support company is seeking an Exam Support Worker to assist students during examinations at the University of Bath. The role includes reading for students and transcribing their verbal responses. Candidates should have a degree, strong communication skills, and an understanding of confidentiality in the academic environment. The ideal candidate will be organized, punctual, and detail-oriented. This position offers flexible hours and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree, equivalent qualification or be working towards a degree.
• Experience of supporting disabled adults is desirable.
• Knowledge of the barriers that disabled people may experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Read examinations clearly for students.
• Scribe the information required to be written as examination answers.
• Maintain student confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Neat handwriting

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Exam Support Worker

University of Bath

£12.21 per hour

Do you have experience working as an Exam Scribe? Are you good at taking notes? Then Randstad may just have the perfect role for you.

To support students in examinations - acting as either a "Prompt", "Reader" and/or a "Scribe" for the student. The support ensures that students are able to access and complete their examinations for their university degree. The support is essential to support students in moving through their time at University of Bath and achieving their academic goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To read examinations clearly for students
• To repeat any questions for the student where required
• To scribe the information the student requires to be written as their examination answers
• To be clear written/typed responses
• To have excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation
• To ensure that the examination rules are followed at all times
• To be familiar with the university buildings and rooms
• To act in the best interests of students at all times whilst also working within the policies and procedures of the university
• To ensure student confidentiality, professionalism and respect at all times
• To maintain professional boundaries within the role at all times
• Must hold a degree, equivalent qualification or be working towards a degree (in final years)
• Disability support training (provided by Randstad)
• Completion of e-learning suite (provided by Randstad)

Skills

• Have neat handwriting and be able to transcribe verbal responses into written answers
• Excellent communication
• Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation and structure
• Good understanding of the English language
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and punctuality ● Good organisational skills
• Subject‑specific knowledge

Experience

• Experience of the Higher Education environment/experience
• Experience of supporting disabled adults
• Knowledge of the University campus

Competencies

• Good understanding of the English Language
• Clear presentation of written work
• Knowledge of the barriers that disabled people may experience in higher education
• Understanding of confidentiality issues and role boundaries
• Experience of working with disabled individuals is desirable
• Have awareness of Safeguarding and be suitable to work with learners 16+

If you are shortlisted, we will contact you for an informal chat followed by a formal interview. If successful, you will then be taken through the registration process.

Call 0161 247 8800 if you have any questions.