Learning Resource & Library ICT Support Specialist

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Learning Resource Assistant for a busy school library in Lancashire. The role involves creating a welcoming learning environment, supporting pupils with research and information literacy, and providing practical ICT assistance to pupils and staff.

The ideal candidate combines enthusiasm for reading with organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and visitors, including occasional after-hours events.

Qualifications

• This role requires a genuine interest in learning and literacy and the confidence to support everyday technology.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Clear communication and the ability to build constructive relationships with pupils, staff and visitors.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider school team.
• Reliability, integrity and careful attention to data protection and confidentiality.
• Experience in a library or school library and familiarity with library-management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create an inviting learning environment within the library.
• Support research and information-literacy sessions for pupils.
• Catalogue, process and manage library resources; track loans and overdue reminders.
• Provide practical ICT support for pupils and staff (password resets, software downloads, devices).
• Assist with book displays, promotions and school-reading activities.
• Liaise with departments on stock and reading lists; provide inductions and tours.
• Contribute to an effective help-desk system and maintain accurate records.
• Support evening events and after-hours activities when required.

Skills

Genuine interest in learning and lit

Proactive and dependable

ICT support for pupils

Strong organisation and time mgmt

Clear, friendly communication

Relationship building

Independent and collaborative

Reliability and punctuality

Data protection and confidentiality

Flexibility for evening events

Education

Library or Information Studies qualification helpful

Tools

Library-management systems

Online databases/digital resources

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Learning Resource Assistant for a busy school library in Lancashire. The role involves creating a welcoming learning environment, supporting pupils with research and information literacy, and providing practical ICT assistance to pupils and staff.

The ideal candidate combines enthusiasm for reading with organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and visitors, including occasional after-hours events.