Applications are now open for the 2026/27 academic year (starting September 2026)
The role will start properly in September 2026, in anticipation of receiving student timetables for the new academic year. If you would like to get registered now though and be ready for then, please feel free to get in touch.
Cosmic People are a DSA registered provider of NMH support to students with disabilities in Higher Education.
This is a perfect role for current university students, recent graduates and an individual seeking part time/term time work within normal working hours in an academic environment.
Do you pride yourself in your high academic standards, have a typing speed of 50 words per minute or more, are a laptop owner, enjoy learning and the university environment and have a desire to help others succeed and achieve their full potential?
About us: Cosmic People are a DSA registered provider of NMH (Non-Medical Help) support to students with disabilities in Higher Education. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Specialist Notetaker and Academic Support Worker. As a current student or recent graduate, you will have a good understanding of the university environment and be able to capture the important points of the lecture.
Cosmic People are a family run company with over 12 years’ experience, who pride ourselves in providing excellent NMH support to students with disabilities in Higher Education.
About the role
As a Specialist Notetaker you will be based on an exciting and vibrant university campus attending lectures on a variety of subjects, producing accurate and detailed electronic lecture notes for students who are visually and/or hearing impaired. The role is long term, is term time only and provides regular weekly hours.
As an Academic Support Worker, there are a variety of different ways you will help a student depending on their needs, such as:
- Practical Support
- Library Support
- Sighted Guide
- Study Assistant
- Exam Support
- Proofreading
Hours
We ideally require a minimum availability of two full days per week.
The role requires flexibility and is not a fixed 9-5 position. The support is based on campus and the hours will be dependent on student timetables.
This is a part-time, flexible role with no fixed end date and there are no guaranteed hours until we receive student timetables that match your availability.
Requirements for the role
- A current university student (ideally 2nd year) or a recent graduate
- Laptop owner
- Live near a university
- Fast and accurate typist with a speed of at least 50 words per minute
- Be willing and able to provide support in both roles (Specialist Notetaker and Academic Support Worker), sometimes both for the same student
- Have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
- Fluent in English with exceptional spelling and grammar
- Be able to work flexibly to support student’s needs
- Be reliable, punctual and resilient
- Be able to recognise and capture the main points of a lecture and type simultaneously whilst listening to the speaker
- Maintain professional boundaries and respect confidentiality and data protection requirements
- Be hard-working, capable, confident, and able to work on your own initiative
- Have excellent interpersonal skills: empathy, diplomacy and sensitivity
- Have a genuine desire to make a difference and help others
- Support workers are required to undertake 5 hours of Sighted Guide relevant CPD annually
Training and ongoing support is provided. Cosmic People are a CPD accredited company, and you will have the opportunity to achieve CPD accreditation in a variety of training areas relevant to your role, resulting in a certificate.
We support students nationwide and recruit throughout the year, so even if a location is not listed which is near you, please get in touch.