Academic Support Worker

Randstad

  • Sheffield
  • £12.21 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 9 days ago
Are you an individual that is enthusiastic about making a difference in people's lives? Then Randstad may just have the perfect role for you.Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed individuals to work with students in UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD to provide specialist notetaking support for students living with disabilities.Working as a manual notetaker you will be required to attend a variety of lectures and seminars and take accurate notes for students who struggle to make their own notes.Benefits:
  • Flexible working hours
  • E-learning and CPD
  • 28 days holiday pay pro rata
  • £12.21 per hour - you will receive this rate, plus holiday pay
  • Working for the UK's leading provider
  • Improving your knowledge for free by being a part of higher education lectures
  • Opportunities to work remotely
Responsibilities:
  • Producing accurate and legible notes for lectures, seminars/tutorials and group tasks
  • Work closely with Randstad regarding students, address any concerns immediately
  • Maintain confidentiality of the student - do not disclose any information regarding students to anyone outside other than randstad
  • Attend lectures at the university before the lecture begins so you are prepared and will not miss any part of the lecture
  • Produce high quality notes which will be in the student's preferred format
  • Making notes based on the needs of the student and what has been discussed
  • Review the notes after each lecture
  • Provide notes to the student in a timely manner
  • Maintaining a professional relationship with the student at all times
  • Work within the policies and regulations of the university
Requirements:
  • Have neat handwriting
  • Able to produce notes in a legible and presentable manner
  • Good typing skills - preferable
  • Accurate spelling and grammar skills
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • You will need to be able to work quickly and under time restrictions
  • Good organisational skills
Desirable:
  • Degree (Desirable)/ have been enrolled/attended university/college
  • Having knowledge of how a lecture takes place
  • Typing skills
  • Having experience working with individuals with learning difficulties
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.Also refer a friend to us and have an opportunity to receive a £300 of shopping vouchers subject to terms and conditionsIf 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 or call me Vaishnavi on0161 521 6206for more details.We have multiple roles with varying hours available to suit you.

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