Job description
Terra Consultancy is looking to recruit Academic Note-takers for Students with specialist needs in Guilford.
Job Description - Main duties and responsibilities
To produce an accurate summative record of the content of lectures, seminars, discussions, off-campus events etc. The notes are taken electronically on the laptop/ipad during the lecture/seminar/event. You need to have ipad/laptop available to take with you.
To deliver the notes to the student within 24 hrs in their preferred style and format to meet their needs.
To complete and return relevant paperwork accurately and promptly.
To work in a professional, helpful and flexible manner, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To engage in training relevant to the role.
Person Specification:
1. The successful applicant must undertake mandatory training. Candidates not willing to train should not apply.
2. Evidence of education to degree (or equivalent) level, ideally with experience in the subject required for note taking or a similar field.
3. Accurate spelling and grammar skills
4. Ability to provide clear, succinct and relevant materials for students in their preferred format.
5. Good IT skills and access to a computer (so notes can be typed up and formatted).
6. All applicants must hold an enhanced current DBS, or be willing to apply for a new one. The DBS checks that are up to one (1) year old may be accepted.
Terms and conditions
The number of hours and days worked by Notetakers are flexible, based on student needs. The current timetable is
Mondays 9-12
Tuesdays 9 - 3
Thursdays 11-3
Fridays 9-12
The support is live and may not always go according to the schedule, so a degree of flexibility and ability to maintain spontaneous approach is important.
This role is a permanent 0 hrs contract with period of long breaks during Christmas and Summer so candidates with additional sources of income will be preferred.
A commitment to submit accurate records and time sheets promptly.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £14.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Loyalty bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
No
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: One location