Learning Resources Centre Assistant

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Southwest London seeks a Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Assistant to support literacy and enhance students' educational experience. This full-time role offers an opportunity to actively contribute to the learning environment and work within a supportive school community during term-time. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and a passion for reading, ensuring that students have access to essential learning resources.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Term-time only, enjoy school holidays off

Ongoing support from a recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• Passion for literacy and supporting young people.
• Interest in managing a school library setting.
• Confidence in using IT and helping with online research.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school library.
• Assist students in locating learning materials.
• Promote literacy and reading events.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Experience working in a school, library, or similar setting

Job description

Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Assistant – Secondary School Southwest London

Location: Southwest London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £90–£100 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about literacy, organisation, and helping young people succeed in education?

We are working in partnership with a well-established and inclusive secondary school in Southwest London to recruit a Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Assistant for the upcoming academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a love of reading, excellent organisational skills, and a desire to support secondary school students in their learning journey.

As the LRC Assistant, you will be the friendly and knowledgeable presence in the school’s vibrant Learning Resources Centre. Your role will involve:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the school library
• Assisting students in locating and borrowing learning materials
• Supporting literacy development and promoting a love for reading
• Organising book displays, reading events, and author visits
• Maintaining the library database and keeping resources in order
• Helping students with ICT equipment and online research

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A genuine passion for literacy and supporting young people
• Experience working in a school, library, or similar setting (desirable)
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Confidence in using IT and library systems
• A calm, organised, and proactive approach to work
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one

Why Apply?

• Be part of a welcoming and supportive school environment
• Term-time only – enjoy school holidays off!
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ learning and development

Apply Today!
If you are enthusiastic about education and literacy and want to play a key role in supporting student success, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.