Notetaker and Sighted Guide

2 months ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Altena Education Ltd Full time

**IMMEDIATE START**

Specialist Note Taker for Disabled Students.

Must be able commute distance of the student you have been given as on site attendance is a requirmement. You must be available to meet the needs of the student and their timetable requirements, this will require flexibility and being able to respond to timetable changes on a week to week basis. Note Takers timetable, responsibilities and production is determined by the student who requires support.

To provide specialist support to a student with a visual impairment in receipt of disabled student allowance (DSA) while studying higher education courses.

The overall purpose of the role:
To provide academic support to a student with a visual impairment studying a degree. This will involve electronically taking notes in lectures, seminars, and tutorials. The student may also need sighted assistance and may need to access support on and around campus.

The activity of Note Taking is to produce an accurate and legible record of the content of lectures, seminars, discussions, off-campus events etc. in the student’s preferred style and format.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Have a device such as a laptop with WIFI connectivity.
- Have a mobile data plan to access online resources when WIFI is not available.
- Be a proficient and accurate typist.
- Must complete DBS certificate.
- You will be required to successfully complete the in House Note Taking course.
- Have excellent communication skills.

Main duties and responsibilities:

- To directly take electronic notes on a laptop during face to face/virtual lectures, seminars, and tutorials for students with a visual impairment.
- To ensure notes are clear and comprehensive. This requires fast and accurate typing, accurate spelling, and the ability to extract all relevant information.
- To work in a professional, helpful, and flexible manner, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Notes should contain pertinent information from the session (and any questions and discussion if required), may include diagrams and may be referenced to any hand-outs. The notetaker must hand over notes in the agreed format within 24 hours of the lecture taking place.
- Produce notes that are clear, complete, and legibly written.
- Manage paperwork filling in timesheets accurately.

Essential Skills:

- Quick and Accurate typist
- Adaptable with time
- IT literate
- Excellent literacy skills

Additional Information:
The working hours vary according to the needs of the student and the academic timetable. All Note Takers are currently paid on a self-employed basis whereby they are responsible for paying their own National insurance and tax.

**Salary**: £12.00-£25.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- s1 1wb: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ASC_SHU


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