Library and Study Skills Assistant

LEYTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Library and Study Skills Assistant to enhance its literacy and learning programs. The role involves promoting wider reading, assisting with enrichment activities, and ensuring effective use of learning resources. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a track record of improving student progress. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive learning community that values diversity.

Benefits

Wide range of staff benefits

Supportive learning community

Qualifications

• Track record of sustained improvement leading to positive impact on students' progress.
• Ability to promote wider reading and support enrichment activities.
• Commitment to inclusivity and equity in education.

Responsibilities

• Support the Library’s promotion of wider reading.
• Assist with enrichment activities and liaise with subject areas.
• Enable students to achieve their full academic potential.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to student-centred learning

Track record of improving student progress

Job description

Library and Study Skills Assistant

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary:£27,478- £29,563 per annum inclusive of London weighting (PRO RATA)

Contract: 36 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days (0.908fte)

Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16-19 year old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are an ambitious, diverse and inclusive College and we are proud of the success and achievements of our students and staff and the contribution that we make to our community.

At the heart of our culture and ethos is our commitment to being a responsive, innovative and forward-thinking College and a thriving learning community. In order to realise this commitment in our day-to-day work, we have developed a framework of Compassionate Education, a concept which embraces high expectations and inclusive practice, seeks to apply the principles of equity, diversity and belonging in all we do, promotes the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for all and advances our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation.

We are currently seeking an exceptional library and study skills assistant. You will make a significant contribution to our highly successful literacy and learning programme area.

You will support the Library’s promotion of wider reading, assist with enrichment activities and liaise with subject areas to ensure that our learning resources are used effectively. The role is varied and will offer a rewarding opportunity to enable our students to achieve their full academic potential.

In addition, you should have excellent communication skills and a track record of sustained improvement leading to a positive impact on students’ progress. You will be committed to student-centred learning, and to raising the attainment and aspirations of our students.

In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a thriving learning community.

Leyton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, religion, belief or disability.

For further information about the role and how to apply, please visit the job vacancies page on our website via the button below.:

https://www.leyton.ac.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.

For any queries about the role, or any reasonable adjustments required to enable you to apply, please email or call us on 020 8928 9000

Closing date for applications: Monday 12th January 2026.

Interview date: Tuesday 27th January 2026.

Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safer recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.