Academic Support Worker

Randstad · Aberdeen, Scotland

Academic Support Worker at Randstad, based in Aberdeen, Scotland, paying £12.71 - £28.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£12.71 - £28.00 per hour
Location
Aberdeen, Scotland
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
12 Aug 2026
Sector
Support Worker

About 23% above the going rate for support worker

Reference PR-1528904

About the role

Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed Academic Note Takers and Study Assistants to work with Students at University of Aberdeen

Working as an academic note taker at University of Dundee you will be providing an essential service to students with disabilities while having the chance to learn something new everyday. You will attend various lectures and seminars and take accurate notes for students who due to their disability find it difficult to make notes for themselves.

Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours
  • E-learning and CPD
  • 28 days holiday pay pro rata
  • £12.71 per hour - you will receive this rate, plus your benefits such as holidays
  • Working for the UK's leading provider
  • Improving your knowledge for free by being a part of higher education lectures

Responsibilities:

Providing note taking support to students suffering from disabilities/mental health conditions your responsibilities will include:

  • Producing accurate and legible handwritten 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:

  • Have neat handwriting - able to produce notes in a legible and presentable manner
  • Good 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
  • Ideally you will have experience in working with specific learning difficulties individuals in higher or further education

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.

Also refer a friend to us and have an opportunity to receive a £300 of shopping vouchers subject to terms and conditions

If you have the above skills and are interested in adding good deeds in your life by supporting students with their Higher Education please apply now or send a copy of your CV or call me Vaishnavi on [phone removed] for more details.

We have multiple roles with varying hours available to suit you.


skills

background in care,counselling,delivery of non-subject specific learning strategies,empathy,good written communication


qualifications

university


education

bachelors degree

Reference: PR-1528904 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 12 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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