Specialist Enabling Support Facilitator (Electronic Notetaker)
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.65 to £15.97 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Northampton, Northamptonshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University of Northampton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UN5318 |
Summary
About the Job
Interview Date: 6 August 2025
Part time - Term Time Only: 18.5 hours per week - 40 weeks per year
ASSIST (Additional Support & Inclusion Services Team) are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Electronic Notetaker to join our diverse and busy service at the University of Northampton. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to an agreed timetable of students with varying needs and disabilities across all university sites. This will include working remotely using relevant digital platforms when students have on-line lectures.
Principal duties will include attending lectures and other course-related activities and taking notes and live records (speech-to-text reporting) on the content to either serve as a reliable record or to facilitate interaction and provide communication support.
We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.
About you
Possessing excellent standards of English, you will be a proficient typist (50-60 wpm) and have a robust working knowledge of standard MS Office and video conferencing applications.
Experience of working with deaf and/or disabled persons would be desirable but is not essential as training will be provided. You should have the ability to work well under pressure and be able to work on your own initiative. Being a proven team player is vital, as well as exercising discretion and confidentiality always. You will also be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, together with a commitment to enabling disabled students to achieve their potential. A flexible attitude to working hours is desirable, with lectures occasionally running into the early evening.
Student support requirements will take place both onsite (all sites) and remotely online.
Qualifications
Essential:
HE Qualification (HND; Foundation degree; ordinary degree)
Qualification and/or specialist training in electronic notetaking, e.g. Open College Network London Region (OCNLR), Action on Hearing Loss, Stereotype, or equivalent (or willingness to complete necessary training and qualification* within the first 12 months) *The costs of the training and qualification to be met by the University
Desirable:
Degree with honours
Membership of the Association of Notetaking Professionals (ANP) which is the professional body representing Electronic and Manual Notetakers
Qualification and/or training in disability support and awareness
Qualification relating to proofreading/text checking
Department
ASSIST form part of our Additional Needs services for students, along with our Counselling and Mental Health team. We endeavour to provide safe and inclusive services which are accessible to all students. We recognise that our students represent a diverse range of characteristics and are proud to work with all in achieving their full potential.
In addition to joining an encouraging and committed team, other benefits that staff at UON can take advantage of include; eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent training and development opportunities; occupational health service; excellent learning resources; discounts at local businesses.
About Us
At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.
Right to Work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
Equality
We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
Interview Date: 6 August 2025
Part time - Term Time Only: 18.5 hours per week - 40 weeks per year
ASSIST (Additional Support & Inclusion Services Team) are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Electronic Notetaker to join our diverse and busy service at the University of Northampton. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to an agreed timetable of students with varying needs and disabilities across all university sites. This will include working remotely using relevant digital platforms when students have on-line lectures.
Principal duties will include attending lectures and other course-related activities and taking notes and live records (speech-to-text reporting) on the content to either serve as a reliable record or to facilitate interaction and provide communication support.
We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.
About you
Possessing excellent standards of English, you will be a proficient typist (50-60 wpm) and have a robust working knowledge of standard MS Office and video conferencing applications.
Experience of working with deaf and/or disabled persons would be desirable but is not essential as training will be provided. You should have the ability to work well under pressure and be able to work on your own initiative. Being a proven team player is vital, as well as exercising discretion and confidentiality always. You will also be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, together with a commitment to enabling disabled students to achieve their potential. A flexible attitude to working hours is desirable, with lectures occasionally running into the early evening.
Student support requirements will take place both onsite (all sites) and remotely online.
Qualifications
Essential:
HE Qualification (HND; Foundation degree; ordinary degree)
Qualification and/or specialist training in electronic notetaking, e.g. Open College Network London Region (OCNLR), Action on Hearing Loss, Stereotype, or equivalent (or willingness to complete necessary training and qualification* within the first 12 months) *The costs of the training and qualification to be met by the University
Desirable:
Degree with honours
Membership of the Association of Notetaking Professionals (ANP) which is the professional body representing Electronic and Manual Notetakers
Qualification and/or training in disability support and awareness
Qualification relating to proofreading/text checking
Department
ASSIST form part of our Additional Needs services for students, along with our Counselling and Mental Health team. We endeavour to provide safe and inclusive services which are accessible to all students. We recognise that our students represent a diverse range of characteristics and are proud to work with all in achieving their full potential.
In addition to joining an encouraging and committed team, other benefits that staff at UON can take advantage of include; eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent training and development opportunities; occupational health service; excellent learning resources; discounts at local businesses.
About Us
At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.
Right to Work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
Equality
We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.