Academic Notetaker

Location:

Dorset, South West, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay, AON Benefits

Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills:

Education & Culture

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

133295216

Posted On:

14 August 2026

Academic Notetaker

Location: Dorset

Pay rate GBP12.71 per hour

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

Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed Academic Note Takers and to work with Students within Dorset

Are you ready to make a difference in the academic journey of students? We’re on the lookout for dedicated individuals who can help students in taking notes.

Working as an academic note taker at Universities in Dorset you will be providing an essential service to students with disabilities while having the chance to learn something new everyday. You will attend various lectures and seminars and take accurate notes for students who due to their disability find it difficult to make notes for themselves.

Benefits:

* Flexible working hours
* E-learning and CPD
* 28 days holiday pay pro rata
* GBP12.71 per hour – you will receive this rate, plus your benefits such as holidays
* Working for the UK’s leading provider
* Improving your knowledge for free by being a part of higher education lectures

Responsibilities:

Providing note taking support to students suffering from disabilities/mental health conditions your responsibilities will include:

* Producing accurate and legible handwritten 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:

* Have neat handwriting – able to produce notes in a legible and presentable manner
* Good 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
* Ideally you will have experience in working with specific learning difficulties individuals in higher or further education

If you have the above skills and are interested in this rewarding part time role supporting students in Higher Education – please apply now!

Successful applicants will be invited to take part in a telephone assessment and also interviewed to discuss suitability for the role.

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