Specialist Notetaker for Deaf and Visually Impaired Students


Company:	Randstad Education
Salary:	£12.71 to £12.71 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St Andrews, KY16 9AJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

St Andrew's University

Specialist Note Takers

Part time, temporary

£12.71 per hour & 3.38 Holiday Pay

Is there a time to unlock your potential as an academic worker while you learn and earn? Randstad helps you find the best.

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

Working as an academic note taker at University of Wales 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

£12.71 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:

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

Successful applicants will be invited to take part in a telephone assessment followed by a typing test and also interviewed to discuss suitability for the role.

If you would like to make a difference in a student's academic life and have the above skills, then apply to this rewarding part-time role.

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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

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