Academic Support Worker

Are you seeking a part-time position that complements your current studies or job? Find out how you can balance work and personal growth. Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed Academic Note Takers and Study Assistants to work with Students at University of ChesterWorking as an academic note taker at University of Chester 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 hoursE-learning and CPD28 days holiday pay pro rata£11.44 - £12 per hour - you will receive this rate, plus your benefits such as holidaysWorking for the UK's leading providerImproving your knowledge for free by being a part of higher education lecturesResponsibilities: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 tasksReviewing notes at the end of the lecture and ensuring that they are in a suitable format for the student to access effectivelyMaintaining a professional role as a note taker and being aware of the need to maintain this professional relationship with the student at all timesActing in the best interests of learners at all times whilst also working within the policies and procedures of the institutionYou 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 mannerGood typing skills Accurate spelling and grammar skillsPunctuality and reliabilityYou will need to be able to work quickly and under time restrictionsGood organisational skillsIdeally you will have experience in working with specific learning difficulties individuals in higher or further educationSuccessful 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 on 01615216206 for more details.We have multiple roles with varying hours available to suit you.skillsbackground in care,counselling,delivery of non-subject specific learning strategies,empathy,grammar,in-depth knowledge of specific disability,listening,managing case-loads,multitasking,one-to-one support,oral communication,time management,understanding of demands of study,working with studentsqualificationsuniversityeducationbachelors degree