Academic support worker
Penarth
Part time, temporary
£11.44 - Per hour
Would you like to help students fulfill their academic potential whilst having a role which will fit around your current commitments?
Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed Academic Note Takers and Study Assistants to work with Students at Penarth
Working as an academic note taker 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
- £11.44 - £12 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:
- *if specialism required i.e. science background etc, please list here*
- 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.
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 to or call me on 0161 247 8800 for more details.
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.
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