Learning Resource Centre Assistant

NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST; Bradford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment allowance

Retention allowance

Job summary

New Collaborative Learning Trust in Bradford invites applications for a Learning Resource Centre Assistant. This full-time, term-time post supports staff and students, promotes the LRC as a hub for independent learning, and manages resources aligned to the curriculum.

The role requires experience with a computerised library database, knowledge of library cataloguing and classification, solid IT skills and a strong customer-service approach to work.

Qualifications

• Experience using a computerised library database.
• Understanding of library cataloguing and classification systems.
• Good level of IT skills and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Be the frontline support for staff and students in the Learning Resource Centre.
• Promote the LRC as a hub for independent learning and manage curriculum-aligned resources.
• Utilise the Library Management System to track resources and provide a range of services.

Skills

Library database experience

Cataloguing knowledge

IT skills

Customer service

Tools

Library Management System

Job description

Learning Resource Centre Assistant

Company: New Collaborative Learning Trust

Salary: £22,718 - £23,838

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bradford, BD5 0DP

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 17 Aug 2026

Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

Summary

Learning Resource Centre Assistant

Salary: Support Staff Band E, £25,558 - £26,818 FTE, actual salary pro rata £22,718 - £23,838.

A recruitment and retention allowance may be offered for an outstanding candidate.

Contract Type: Full time, Term Time plus two weeks (40 weeks)

Contract Term: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026

About the Role

We are looking for a committed and motivated individual to be our front line of support in the college Learning Resource Centre. Promoting the LRC to staff and students as an effective centre for independent learning, arranging for resources to be available relevant to the curriculum, utilising the Library Management System and providing a wide range of other services.

The successful candidate should have experience of using a computerised library database, an understanding of library cataloguing and classification systems, and a good level of IT skill, along with a customer service approach to work.