Academic Note taker

Are you a skilled note taker and are looking for a part time role? then Randstad may just have the perfect role for you.

Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed Academic Note Takers and to work with Students at the University of Chichester.

This part-time role, starting in September, working as an academic note taker at the university of Chichester. You'll play a crucial role in assisting students with special needs by providing essential note-taking services while also gaining the opportunity to learn something new every day. Your responsibilities will include attending different lectures and seminars and diligently taking accurate notes for students who, due to their disabilities, face challenges in making notes themselves.

Benefits:

• 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
• 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.

skills

delivery of non-subject specific learning strategies,empathy,good written communication,grammar,in-depth knowledge of specific disability,listening,managing case-loads,multitasking,one-to-one support,oral communication,organisation,presentation,previous experience dealing with students with learning disabilities,scribe,spelling,time management,understanding of demands of study,working with students,written communication

education

bachelors degree