Practical Support Assistant and Manual Notetaker (Higher Education, Self-Employed) - Cardiff


Company:	Beacon Support Ltd
Salary:	£17.50 to £19.50 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Cardiff
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Beacon Support Ltd. are recruiting for a reliable Practical Support Assistant and Manual Notetaker to work with disabled people. This role involves the provision of support and practical assistance to people with disabilities.

Location: CF5 2YB

Contact jobs@beaconsupport.co.uk with your CV.

Benefits:

* £17.50 - £19.50 per hour freelance/self-employed contract

Main responsibilities

The precise nature of the assistance and support will depend on the specific impairment barriers faced by the person. You will be given specific instruction on what is required.

You will be expected to have the skills and competence to work effectively, at the direction of the student.

As a Notetaker, you will attend various lectures and seminars to support students with disabilities or mental health conditions who require notes to be taken on their behalf. Notes should contain pertinent information from the session, including diagrams and references. These are given to students within an agreed time frame, and in a format and style that meets a student’s requirements

Responsibilities:

* To be punctual and reliable

* To provide support that addresses the individual needs of the person

* To act in their best interests at all times

* To manage paper work effectively, including accurate time sheets, and promptly submitting them at the end of each month

* Producing accurate and legible electronic notes for lectures, seminars and tutorials

* Reviewing notes at the end of the lecture, and ensuring they are in a suitable and accessible format for the student

* Maintaining a professional role as a notetaker at all times, including maintaining confidentiality

* Ensuring that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner

If the support activity includes supporting wheelchair users, you will be provided with specific health and safety training relevant to the physical demands of the activity.

Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to any telephone queries regarding the role. Any requests for additional information can be submitted by email (jobs@beaconsupport.co.uk) with your CV.

Beacon Support Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

Collection of any personal data from your application will be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We ask for personal information from job applicants to assist with our recruitment process. Personal information will be collected from CVs submitted and may be held on manual or computer systems. Requested data is job-related only and used to screen candidates and judge their suitability to progress to interview by staff responsible for recruitment within our company only. Candidates considered for interview will be contacted within 30 days. If you are unsuccessful, your data will be held on file for the duration of the current academic year whilst opportunities arise, at which point we will delete your data unless you request otherwise. Requests about accessing personal data held and deletion or amendment will be responded to within one month.

Job Type: Part-time, Self-Employed

Salary: £17.50 - £19.50 per hour

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