Learning Resource Facilitator

Runshaw; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions (£1,071

Job summary

Runshaw College in Leyland is seeking two part-time Learning Resource Facilitators to join our Learning Resource Centre team. Posts cover Mon-Wed and Mon, Thu, Fri, 8.15-16.30, 23.5 hours per week, 36 weeks per year, aligning with term times.

You will provide efficient, proactive support to students, promoting independent study skills, assisting at LRC help desks, and guiding learners through magazines, e-resources, the digital bookshelf, and books in our outstanding facilities.

Qualifications

• The ability to provide proactive student support and motivate study progress.
• Strong interpersonal skills to assist at help desks and with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and proactive service to support and motivate students.
• Promote independent learning by underpinning study skills.
• Maintain a well-managed study environment in the Learning Resource Centre.
• Support students at LRC help desks and work with magazines, e-resources, the digital bookshelf and books.
• Contribute to supervised and monitored study areas to aid achievement.

Job description

2 posts @ 23.5 hours per week; 36 weeks per year

Post 1: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.15-16.30

Post 2: Monday, Thursday, Friday 8.15-16.30

We offer a competitive benefits package, including £1,071 p.a. (FTE £2,080 p.a.) in employer pension contributions

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

Our Learning Resource Centres support study programmes by providing large custom designed dedicated spaces where students can work alone or in groups in their studies. The service is available to all students from entry level, through to our adult provision.

The priorities of the diverse and innovative role of a Learning Resource Facilitator are to provide an efficient and proactive service to support and motivate students, underpinning study skills to promote independent learning, and to maintain a well-managed study environment. The role will include supporting students at our LRC help desks, alongside working with a range of resources, including magazines, e-resources, the digital bookshelf, and books within our outstanding facilities. The team also run our Supervised Study and Monitored Study areas, further supporting student achievement through one-to-one support and small group study skills sessions.

This is an ideal post for you if you are passionate about supporting students to be successful with their studies, enjoying their company and being able to guide them to complete set tasks to maximise their progress and achievement.

Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 16 th October 2026

Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.