Specialist Notetaking

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary
28 days holiday pro rata
Posted
04 Jun 2021
Closes
02 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Are you looking for a part-time, flexible role to fit around your commitments? Are you looking for role where you can make a positive impact on students in higher education?

Randstad Student Support is recruiting for Specialist Note Takers to work with students in the Newcastle area.

The role will require you to attend lectures and provide specialist notes for students who have a visual or hearing impairment. This role requires experienced typing skills, good attention to detail and experience with supporting students.

We are looking for the right individuals to start supporting students in September 2021.

Please note: this is a Specialist Note Taker role. To do this role, you will need to be able to type a minimum of 45 words per minute and will have to carry out a short online training session provided by Randstad.

Benefits:

Flexible working hours
28 days holiday pay pro rata - perfect for the summer holidays and Christmas breaks
Competitive hourly pay rate, plus your benefits such as holidays
Working for the UK's leading provider - you're in safe hands
Improving your knowledge for free by being a part of higher education lecturesResponsibilities:

To provide note-taking support to students with disabilities/mental health conditions. Your responsibilities will include:

Producing accurate notes for lectures, seminars/tutorials and group tasks on your laptop
To review notes at the end of the lecture and ensure they are in a suitable format for the student to access effectively
To maintain a professional role as a note taker and be aware of the need to maintain this professional relationship with the student at all times
To act in the best interests of learners at all times whilst also working within the policies and procedures of the institutionYou 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:

Accurate spelling and typing 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 educationConclusion:

If you are interested in this fulfilling position supporting students in Higher Education and you meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you!

Please apply online today.

Randstad SWS acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad SWS is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone