Terra Consultancy Hiring for Note Taker Full Time

Terra Consultancy is looking to recruit Specialist Note-takers for Deaf and Visually Impaired Students to support our students in East and Central London Universities.

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 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.

The element of guiding blind students required.

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 need and their course timetable which may be different each term.

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 Summer and Christmas so candidates with additional sources of income will be preferred.

A commitment to submit accurate records and time sheets promptly.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Salary: £13.00-£20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: TERRALON!