Learning Resource Centre Assistant

LSEC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the United Kingdom seeks an individual to support students and staff at Learning Centres. This full-time role includes delivering study skills sessions and providing technology support. Candidates should have experience in a library environment, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate organizational abilities. This position offers various benefits including up to two additional closure days, great pension schemes, and access to discounts and gym facilities.

Benefits

Up to two additional closure days

Excellent pension schemes

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Cycle-to-work loan scheme

Discounts for Teachers portal

Access to onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a library environment or familiarity with learning support role.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff in using the Learning Centres.
• Provide study skills and accessibility technology support.
• Deliver study skills sessions and maintain resources.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong digital skills

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in library environment or learning support role

Tools

Library Management Systems

Job description

About the role

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but will close the role once we have sufficient applicants to interview – apply soon to avoid missing out!

Responsibilities

You will be working in the Learning Centre supporting students and staff in all aspects of the use of the Learning Centres across mainly our Bromley and Orpington sites. Provide study skills and information retrieval skills support, and accessibility technology support. Support the development of and deliver study skills sessions (one to one or groups) and research, develop and maintain resources. Contribute to the development of e-learning strategies and resources. Promote the service with students and staff. Identify and respond to curriculum needs. The role will be full time – 37 hours a week over 38 weeks.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a library environment or be familiar with a learning support role. To be successful you’ll need excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively motivate and inspire others. You’ll also have exceptional organisational skills combined with strong digital skills, sound administration skills and preferably experience of using Library Management Systems.

About Us

The College London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and c1,000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students designed to meet employer and industry needs.

Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility and creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and lives.

As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of the London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi‑Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.

The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation, supporting disadvantaged children and their families across the region through a wide range of programmes and initiatives.

With a combined turnover of ~£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation – and truly make a difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes up to two additional College closure days throughout the year, leave for volunteering and the role is term‑time only over 38 weeks.

Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest. Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle‑to‑work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the ‘Discounts for Teachers’ portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 worldwide Eduroam locations
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on hair & beauty treatments

Accreditations

As employers we recognise and embrace our legal and quality‑assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks and other accreditations and schemes to further develop the progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

We acknowledge that there is always more to learn and use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share best practice.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident‑Committed employer we will offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job‑role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at [e-mail]

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for roles to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to disclose or provide the required DBS certificate, your offer may be withdrawn. The College’s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex‑offenders and is available upon request.