Academic Support Worker

Location:

Durham (DH1) – County Durham, North East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£11.44 – £12 per hour + Holiday pay

Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills:

Education & Culture

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

131244917

Posted On:

18 October 2024

Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed Academic Note Takers and Study Assistants to work with Students at University of Durham

Working as an academic note taker at University of Durham 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
* GBP11.44 – GBP12 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

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.

If you would like to make a difference in a student’s academic life and have the above skills, then apply to this rewarding part-time role.

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If you have the above skills and are interested in adding good deeds in your life by supporting students with their Higher Education please apply now or send a copy of your CV or Apply Vaishnavi on # for more details.

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