Academic support worker

Location:

Derby (DE24) – Derbyshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£12.21 – £13.21 per hour + plus holiday pay

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Education & Training Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Education & Culture

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

132079033

Posted On:

11 July 2025

Are you looking for a role in an educational setting? Then Randstad may just have a perfect opportunity for you.

Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed Academic Note Takers and to work with Students in Derby.

This part-time role, starting in September. Involves working as an academic note taker in Derby. You’ll play a crucial role in assisting students with special needs by providing essential note-taking services while also gaining the opportunity to learn something new every day. Your responsibilities will include attending different lectures and seminars and diligently taking accurate notes for students with special needs and face challenges in making notes themselves.

Benefits:

* Flexible working hours
* E-learning and CPD
* 28 days holiday pay pro rata
* GBP11.44 – GBP12 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

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 any questions or queries please phone +44 (0) 161 247 #

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