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Exam Amanuensis ,Reader,Invigilator for School of Science, Engineering, and Environment

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1111253


University of Salford


23/04/2026


1 - 2 Weeks


2 to 4 hours


Smart Casual

Pay


£13.69


£1.65

Description

Role
Unitemps are looking for experienced Exam Invigilators as Amanuensis and Readers.

We require 3 experienced University of Salford PGR students or PGR alumni to cover undergraduate RAP exams as Amanuensis and Readers on the 23rd, 27th, 28th, and 29th of April 2026 for the school of science , engineering, and environment. This is a one invigilator to one student RAP ( reasonable adjustment plan) examination. 

Please apply via the application button only if you can serve as amanuensis and reader.

Duties and responsibilities

  • You will act as a scribe ( amanuensis) who writes down the words dictated by a student to answers to questions in an exam. The same person may act as an Amanuensis and other support roles such as Reader or Prompter if a student requires multiple as part of their reasonable adjustment plan
  • You will act as a reader who reads/dictates questions in an exam to a student. The same person may act as a Reader and other support roles such as a Amanuensis, or Prompter if a student requires multiple as part of their reasonable adjustment plan

Skills and experience
•They must have a good standard of English and can read and write at a reasonable speed, accurately, with legible handwriting and punctuation

• They should preferably be someone who has knowledge in the area where possible but not a student who has been on the same or previous programme of study 
• Under no circumstances should the amanuensis be a friend, relative or tutor of the student
• To be reliable, punctual and respectful 
• To have clear communication and listening skills
• Have a positive attitude towards equality and access for people with disabilities 
•To be able to meet with the School office and student prior to the exam for a practice session if required
• To read and confirm to have read any relevant documentation including the invigilators handbook and the exam rules and regulations for students which can be found on the HUB which will be shared via the guidance document that will be provided to successful candidates. A university of Salford email address is required to access this.

Location
University of Salford- Peel and Frederick road campuses

Additional information

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier than the start date of the 23rd if a suitable number of applications are received. 

If you haven’t heard back by the 23rd of April 2026, please take it as you have been unsuccessful for the role as our roles fill quickly and can be closed before the advertised closing/start date. 

  • Payment is based on hours worked. Scheduled hours are expected, though exams may run shorter or longer. 
  • SPARE/STUDENT ABSENCE: If your services are not required, 2 hours are paid, but you must remain available for at least 1 hour. If you do work, payment is based on actual hours worked from arrival.

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