Beacon Support Hiring for Note taker (Higher Education) Job at Pontypridd, Wales Full Time

Are you looking for a role that offers flexible hours and allows you to make a difference to the educational experience of higher education students?

Benefits:

* Flexible working hours, based around your availability
* £15.00 per hour, plus a generous holiday entitlement
* A dynamic CPD programme
* Ready access to a support manager
* Being part of a professional and caring team

As a Notetaker you will provide support for students who require notes to be taken on their behalf, for example because they have a physical impairment or mental health condition. You will be required to produce an accurate record of the content of lectures, seminars and discussions. Notes should contain pertinent information from the session, including diagrams and references to presentation slides and handouts. These are given to students within an agreed time frame, and in in the student’s preferred style and format.

Key duties and responsibilities:

* To take accurate and complete notes in lectures, seminars and other learning environments as required
* To customise note taking to the individual learning needs of students
* To ensure that notes taken demonstrate high literacy skills, are clear, neat and well organised and free from spelling or grammatical errors
* To be punctual and reliable
* To understand the needs of students with disabilities in a higher education environment
* To observe boundaries and maintain a professional role as a notetaker
* To maintain student confidentiality
* To work within the policies and procedures of the institution
* To act in the best interests of learners at all times
* To ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner and are referred to the Support Manager
* To manage paper work effectively, including accurate time sheets, and promptly submitting them at the end of each month
* To attend CPD events and actively manage personal development in agreement with the Support Manager.

Requirements:

· Educated to at least second year degree level

Other skills:

· Clear and legible handwriting at speed

· Ability to present notes accurately and in a presentable manner

· Capacity to listen and capture the main points of a lecture while simultaneously taking notes.

· Ability to work quickly and under time restrictions

· An excellent knowledge of English, including accurate spelling and grammar skills

· Punctuality and reliability, with good organisational skills

· Ability to work flexibly and autonomously

· Familiarity with subject specific vocabulary and technical language

· Disability awareness.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and empathy for others.
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.

· Experience of studying or working in a Higher or Further Education setting

This is a fixed term/rolling contract.

Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to any telephone queries regarding the role. Any requests for additional information can be submitted by email with your CV.

Beacon Support Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

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Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• HE note taking: 1 year (preferred)