Academic Notetaker

Location:

Leeds (LS9) – West Yorkshire, North East, United Kingdom

Salary:

Negotiable

Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Education & Training Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Education Administration

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

130752084

Posted On:

02 July 2024

Are you an individual that is enthusiastic about making a difference in people’s lives? Are you looking for a rewarding role with the opportunity to expand your own knowledge? If so, Randstad Student Support has the ideal role for you.

Randstad Student Support are looking for reliable and committed individuals to work with students at University starting September 2024 to provide specialist notetaking support for students living with disabilities.

Working as an academic notetaker you will be providing an essential service to students with physical disabilities whilst having the chance to learn something new everyday. You will be required to attend a variety of lectures and seminars and take accurate notes for students who struggle to make their own notes due to the challenges associated with living with a disability.

Benefits:

* Flexible working hours
* E-learning and CPD
* 28 days holiday pay pro rata
* GBP11.44 to GBP13 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:

Providing note taking support to students living with disabilities/mental health conditions. Your responsibilities will include:

* 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

Requirements:

* Have neat handwriting – able to produce notes in a legible and presentable manner
* Good typing skills – preferable
* Accurate spelling and grammar skills
* Punctuality and reliability
* You will need to be able to work quickly and under time restrictions
* Good organisational skills

Desirable:

* Ideally you will have experience in working with specific learning difficulties individuals in higher or further education
* Degree (Desirable)/ have been enrolled/attending University.

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

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

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