Specialist Notetaker

As an Academic Note taker, you will play a crucial role in supporting students at the University of Hull with disabilities and ensuring their academic success. This part-time position requires flexibility in scheduling, strong attention to detail, and a passion for aiding fellow students in their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend university lectures as scheduled.
• Focus on capturing verbal information provided by the lecturer rather than transcribing slide content.
• Support Students with Disabilities. Offer support to students with various disabilities, including visual/hearing impairment, physical disabilities, autism, or anxiety.
• Be prepared to adapt your note-taking approach to accommodate individual student needs.
• Work closely with assigned students, supporting them throughout their full timetable with opportunity to take on multiple students if desired, managing schedules effectively.

Flexible Contract:

• Work across various days and times based on the schedules of the students.
• Part-time role within term time, following the Academic Timetable.

• No guaranteed hours or workload; based on student demand and need.
• Average hours may vary from 0-25 hours per week.
• Receive an hourly rate between £10.42 and £12.
• Weekly payment, with accrued holiday pay at 12.07% of the hourly rate for every hour worked.

Commitment Requirement:

• Essential commitment as student attendance may be impacted if the Academic Note taker is unavailable.
• Reliability and punctuality are crucial for the success of the role.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong listening and note-taking skills.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and preferences.
• Empathy and understanding towards students with diverse needs.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

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.