Specialist notetaking

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Newcastle upon Tyne; 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 + holiday pay

Working for the UK's leading provider

Access to higher education lectures

Job summary

Randstad Student & Worker Support is seeking reliable individuals to provide Specialist Notetaking support for Northumbria University students living with disabilities. The role is part-time with flexible hours and a pay rate of £12.71 per hour plus accrued holiday pay.

As a Specialist Notetaker, you will produce accurate notes for lectures and seminars, review them for accessibility, and maintain a professional relationship with learners while following university policies.

Qualifications

• Strong typing ability for accurate note-taking in lectures, seminars and group tasks.
• Excellent spelling and grammar to ensure clear notes for students.
• Punctuality and reliability to meet academic schedules and deadlines.
• Strong time management to handle fast-paced class environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and legible notes for lectures, seminars/tutorials and group tasks.
• Review notes after lectures to ensure accessibility for the student.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the student and adhere to institutional policies.

Skills

Typing skills

Spelling & grammar

Punctuality

Reliability

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

Specialist Notetaker | Academic Support Worker |

Location: Northumbria University

Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Contract: Part-time, with flexible hours

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

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