We are looking for a Specialist Notetaker who can support, motivate and encourage students to develop and achieve their full potential. 

Contract Type: Freelance

Purpose of the role

There are a range of specialist notetaking options which can be provided for deaf students. DSA study needs assessors should discuss with the student which option will be most appropriate to enable them to access their course. This role is different from Specialist Transcription which is no longer DSA fundable other than by exception.

The primary requirement of this support is to make a comprehensive set of notes to meet the needs of the student for access, review, and revision purposes.

The notetaker may be either a manual notetaker (handwritten notes or handwritten notes that are later typed) or an electronic notetaker. The notetaker will make a comprehensive (although non-verbatim) typed (electronic) or hand-written record of the content of lectures, seminars, discussions, etc. in the student’s preferred style and format.

Electronic notetaking can sometimes involve a trained operator using a standard laptop and specialist software (e.g., NoteEd®, Speedtext® or Stereotype®) which enables them to provide summary notes. Many electronic notetakers prefer to use standard software packages which are accessible by the student, e.g. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc. However, this will differ for some courses. For example, students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematical subjects (STEM) may prefer notes to be produced in LaTeX.

The support worker uses their own laptop.

Some students may wish to receive the information simultaneously on their own computer using specialist software or using Google Docs/MS Teams via an internet link.

If practicable in the context of the Higher Education Provider’s (HEP’s) teaching arrangements, electronic notetaking may be delivered remotely.

The notes can be sent to the student within a specified time frame or will be saved by the student at the end of the session.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide Manual Notetaking to students enabling them to get the most out of their lectures.
• Deliver the service in accordance with Clarion UK guidelines and code of conduct.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.
• Manage paperwork effectively, i.e. completing timesheets.
• You will be expected to represent Clarion UK in a professional manner, this includes adhering to our policies regarding confidentiality and safeguarding.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

1. Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (CACDP) Level 3 Certificate for Language Service Providers working with Deaf and Deafblind People (Notetaking)

2. The National Registers of Communication Professionals Working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD) Registered Notetaker

3. Signature NVQ Level 2 Electronic Notetaking

4. CACDP Level 3 Certificate in Facilitating Communication with Deaf People (Lipspeaking Skills) and (Notetaking Skills). Qualification Ref: 500/1613/1

5. Open College Network London (OCN) Level 3 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking to Support Deaf and Disabled People.

6. Open College Network London (OCN) Level 3 Certificate in Manual Notetaking to Support Deaf and Disabled People.

7. CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf People

8. CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking for Deaf People

9. CACDP Level 3 Certificate for Manual/Electronic Notetakers

10. LASER Level 3 Award in Notetaking Skills for Support Staff Working with Sensory Impaired Learners (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) Qualification Number: 603/1155/1

11. AQA Notetaking electronically for deaf people Level 2 76923

12. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Communication Support for Deaf Learners (6259-07)

13. CACDP Level 3 Certificate in Facilitating Communication with Deafblind People (Manual). Qualification Ref: 500/1614/3

14. OCN London Level 2 Note taking for Disabled Students in Higher Education

15. OCN London Level 3 Electronic Note taking to Support People with Disabilities

16. Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (CACDP) Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf People

17. CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking for Deaf People

18. Open College Network London (OCN) Level 3 Certificate in Specialist Electronic Notetaking to Support Disabled, Deaf, and Visually Impaired People

19. OCN Level 3 Cert in ENT for Disabled People (includes Deaf & Visually Impaired credits)

20. Signature Level 3 Certificate in Communication Support for Deaf Learners

21. CACDP Level 3 Certificate for language service professionals working with deaf and deaf/blind people (notetaking)

OR

Equivalent In-house training* as a notetaker for deaf students that is formally accredited by one of the above organisations or another recognised UK accreditation body, and which leads to a final skills assessment and certificate. *Note: In-house training courses must be accredited by an approved UK accreditation body and submitted to DfE for approval.

OR

Other equivalent training, including at a Higher Education provider, delivered by an appropriately qualified trainer who can demonstrate a relevant qualification in specialist notetaking, and which leads to a final skills assessment and certificate. The training must include a formal assessment and evaluation of skills and suitability, and the successful achievement of that assessment and evaluation.