Full job descriptionSpecialist Notetaker | Academic Support Worker |
Location: Cardiff
Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
Contract: Part-time, with flexible hours
Start Date: September 2026 (for the new 2026/2027 Academic Year)


Do you want to attend lectures to gain extra knowledge without paying university fees? Then Randstad may just have the perfect part time role for you.
Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed individuals to work with students at Cardiff University & Cardiff Metropolitan University to provide Specialist Notetaking support for students living with disabilities.
Working as a Specialist Notetaker you will be providing an essential service to students with disabilities whilst having the chance to learn something new everyday.
Benefits:
*Flexible working hours
*E-learning and CPD
*28 days holiday pay pro rata
*£12.71 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


Responsibilities:
*Producing accurate and legible notes for lectures, seminars/tutorials and group tasks
*Reviewing notes at the end of the lecture and ensuring that they are in a suitable format for the student to access effectively
*Maintaining a professional role as a note taker and being aware of the need to maintain this professional relationship with the student at all times
*Acting in the best interests of learners at all times whilst also working within the policies and procedures of the institution


You 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:
*Great typing skills
*Accurate spelling and grammar skills
*Punctuality and reliability
*You will need to be able to work quickly and under time restrictions
*Good organisational skills
*Excellent time management skills


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 or call to discuss the role in more detail.