Specialist Notetaker

Randstad UK; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Student & Worker Support at University of Bedfordshire (Luton & Bedford Campus) is seeking reliable Specialist Notetakers to support students with disabilities during lectures, seminars, and group tasks.

The role offers £12.71 per hour plus accrued holiday pay, will start in September 2026 for the 2026/2027 Academic Year, and is part-time with flexible hours. Working on campus provides opportunities to learn through higher education lectures.

Qualifications

• Must have strong typing speed and accuracy.
• Reliable and punctual with consistent attendance.
• Able to work quickly under time constraints and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and legible notes for lectures, seminars, tutorials and group tasks.
• Review notes post-lecture to ensure accessibility for the student.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality with students.
• Follow institutional policies and procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with Randstad to address student needs and communicate concerns promptly.

Skills

Typing

Punctuality

Reliability

Organization

Time management

Job description

Specialist Notetaker | Academic Support Worker |

Location: University of Bedfordshire (Luton & Bedford Campus)

Rate of Pay:

£12.71 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Contract: Part-time, with flexible hours

Start Date: September 2026 (for the new 2026/2027 Academic Year)

Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed individuals to work with students at University of Bedfordshire 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.

E-learning and CPD

£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

• 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
• 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

• Great typing skills
• Punctuality and reliability
• You will need to be able to work quickly and under time restrictions
• Good organisational skills
• Successful applicants will be invited to take part in a telephone assessment followed by a typing test and also interviewed to discuss suitability for the role.