Specialist Notetaker for Deaf and Visually impaired

Company: Randstad Student & Worker Support
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

The University of Edinburgh

Randstad is looking for reliable and committed individuals to work with students at the University of Edinburgh to provide specialist note taker support for students living with disabilities.

Working as a specialist note taker 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
  • £12.75 per hour – you will receive this rate, plus holiday pay
  • Working for the UK’s leading provider

Responsibilities

Providing note taking support to students living with disabilities/mental health conditions. Your responsibilities will include:

  • 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.

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Posted: June 28th, 2026