Learning Resources Centre Assistant

Leventhorpe; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Leventhorpe is seeking a passionate Learning Resources Centre assistant for a 20-hour week, term-time role. You will guide students to use information resources, promote a love of reading, supervise study spaces, and support the LRC with IT and equipment.

You will work closely with the LRC Manager, helping to select diverse materials and run literacy events while training student helpers and maintaining a welcoming learning environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at 4-9 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role in schools or libraries.
• Strong IT and MS Office skills.
• Knowledge and love of children's literature.
• Compassionate with understanding of students with SEN.
• Ability to instruct groups and manage behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to students and staff on information retrieval and reading materials.
• Promote reading and supervise Sixth Form private study.
• Supervise LRC users during the day and after school.
• Maintain and record the use of library resources, including digital.
• Use library management software effectively.
• Help maintain a diverse range of fiction for all ages.
• Inspire students to read widely and engage with events.
• Organise and train a team of voluntary helpers.
• Assist with IT equipment and printer support.
• Register ad-hoc students as required.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

SEN awareness

Reading advocacy

Education

GCSE Maths and English (4-9)

Tools

Library management software

Job description

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10.00am to 2.00pm

Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am to 2.30pm

Salary: HCC H4 Scale Point 6* actual salary £12,132 per annum

including outer fringe allowance, based on 20 hours per week, term time only

Start date: As soon as possible

* Full-time equivalent salary = H4 Scale 6 £26,718 per annum (including outer fringe allowance of £729pa)

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and imaginative individual to help instil a love of reading within our popular and well-resourced Learning Resources Centre (LRC). The LRC is in constant use throughout the day and the centre is well supported by a fantastic team of student helpers. The successful candidate will be able to build positive professional relationships with students and supervise the learning environment and resources accordingly.

The post holder will work closely with our Learning Resources Centre Manager and be responsible for helping to organise library and information resources to support teaching and learning throughout the school, facilitate independent learning and promote and reward reading for pleasure. The post holder will help to promote the love of reading and research (including digital) and will be expected to support library-based events and activities.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Providing guidance and assistance to students and staff on information retrieval and reading materials to encourage the development of independent learners
• Promoting an atmosphere conducive to reading and learning and supervising silent Sixth Form private study
• Supervising LRC users during the day and after school, ensuring that the centre is an effective learning space at all times and challenging poor behaviour when required
• Maintaining and recording accurately the use of library resources, including digital
• Effective use of library management software
• Assisting with maintaining a good range of fiction for all reading abilities and ages to help promote literacy
• Inspiring students to read widely
• Engaging with national and international events (e.g. World Book Day, International Women's Day, Anti-Bullying Week, Black History Season, Pride, etc.) and promoting awareness and interest in these events via the LRC resources
• Contribute to the selection of resources to encourage diversity, whilst promoting an awareness of world, local, social & health issues
• Helping with organising and training the team of voluntary student helpers to support the day-to-day running of the LRC
• Provide support with IT equipment and printer
• Register ad-hoc students as and when required
• Any other duties as deemed reasonable and necessary by the Learning Resources Centre Manager

The successful candidate will:

• Possess GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English at 4-9 (A*-C)
• Have experience in a similar role
• Be computer literate with strong MS Office skills
• Have a strong knowledge and love of children's literature
• Be compassionate and caring with an understanding of students with SEN
• Have the skills and confidence to be able to instruct groups of young people and manage behaviour
• Be resilient and assertive when required
• Promote self-esteem and confidence and help students to become emotionally healthy
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community and remain calm when under pressure
• Be positive and flexible, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to use your initiative
• Be able to adapt and react within a fast-paced environment, managing conflicting priorities
• Have excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and independently
• Be able to solve problems, exercise responsible judgement when appropriate and make decisions
• Understand the need for high levels of confidentiality, discretion and integrity in the school environment
• Have the ability to work individually and as part of a team within a busy environment
• Be an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious team player, open to learning and professional development
• Be a strong presence with a hardworking and proactive approach

Knowledge of Arbor and Oliver is desirable but not essential as training can be provided.

In return, Leventhorpe can provide:

• Excellent facilities: To accommodate our expanding roll, Leventhorpe has completed an extensive multi-million-pound capital build programme, including a new Science and Sixth Form block and a state-of-the-art Performing Arts and English block. Previous investment has included a sports complex which features a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, 3G all-weather pitch and floodlit tennis courts
• A positive working environment in a heavily oversubscribed school with an excellent academic record and high standards. We place strong emphasis on student learning and achievement
• Exceptionally dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students
• Priority admission for children of staff after a qualifying period

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon Tuesday 15th September 2026.

Leventhorpe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For further guidance please refer to the Policies and Documents section of our MyNewTerm profile. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.