Specialist Notetaker

Randstad Student Support; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

E-learning and CPD

28 days holiday pay pro rata

£12.71 per hour - plus holiday pay

Working for the UK's leading provider

Learning from higher educationLectures

Job summary

Randstad Student & Worker Support is seeking a part-time Specialist Notetaker to provide accurate notes for University lectures and seminars in Ormskirk, Lancashire. The role starts September 2026 for the new academic year, with flexible hours and holiday pay pro rata.

You will work in partnership with Randstad to support students living with disabilities, producing accessible notes and maintaining professional standards within the institution's policies.

Qualifications

• Typing speed and accuracy for note-taking in lectures and seminars.
• Excellent spelling and grammar to produce legible notes.
• Punctuality and reliability for schedule adherence.
• Strong time management to handle deadlines during classes.
• Good organisational skills to structure notes for accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and legible notes for lectures, seminars/tutorials and group tasks.
• Review notes after lectures to ensure accessibility and proper format for students.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality with students.
• Act in learners' best interests while following institutional policies.

Skills

Typing

Spelling & Grammar

Punctuality

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

Specialist Notetaker | Academic Support Worker |

Location: on St Helens Road in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England

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 …… 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.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours


• E-learning and CPD


• 28 days holiday pay pro rata


• £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


• Accurate spelling and grammar skills


• Punctuality and reliability


• You will need to be able to work quickly and under time restrictions


• Good organisational skills


• Excellent time management 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.