First Class Support provides academic support to students in receipt of disabled student allowance (DSA).

Due to recent demand, we are looking to galvanise our team of highly qualified and experienced specialist support staff for the current 2025-2026 Academic Year.

Notetakers will be recruited at entry level and must undertake our in-house notetaking distant learning course. Once qualified, you will be able to support hearing and visually impaired students.

This role is based at Buckinghamshire New University in High Wycombe.

You will be responsible to support students who require notes to be taken on their behalf. You will produce an accurately typed record of the content of lectures, seminars, discussions, off-campus events etc. in the student’s preferred style and format.

Notes should contain pertinent information from the session which may include diagrams and may reference any hand-outs. The notetaker must deliver notes in the agreed format within a specified time frame.

You will be required to use your own equipment to take these notes.

You will be provided with flexible working patterns, and access to a CPD Accredited Qualification.

Your Experience:

You will have experience writing notes at a further education/university level, it will be beneficial if you have prior experience working with students with specific learning difficulties or hearing/vision impairment. You will have quick and accurate typing skills.

Training:

You will be provided with Specialist Notetaker Training. You will need to complete this training ahead of working with students.

Please Note: The working hours vary according to the needs of the student and the academic timetable. We are seeking support workers who are currently self-employed, or in the process of registering as a self-employed professional.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £16.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• High Wycombe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Notetaking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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