Part-Time Learning Resource Centre Assistant — Reading & ICT

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development

Job summary

Gosforth Academy is seeking a Learning Resource Centre Assistant to support daily library operations and learning initiatives. The role includes helping students and staff access resources, maintaining stock, promoting reading, and delivering inductions while supporting ICT use.

We value excellent communication, organisation and a passion for reading. Experience in libraries or with young people is advantageous; the role requires safeguarding awareness and a proactive team approach.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A passion for reading and supporting learning.
• Confidence using ICT systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and staff with accessing library resources and ICT use.
• Maintain and catalogu e stock to support learning (physical and digital).
• Promote reading initiatives and organise reading groups.
• Deliver library inductions for new users and visitors.
• Supervise students and contribute to a welcoming learning space.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reading passion

ICT literacy

Teamwork

Office suite

Safeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gosforth Academy is seeking a Learning Resource Centre Assistant to support daily library operations and learning initiatives. The role includes helping students and staff access resources, maintaining stock, promoting reading, and delivering inductions while supporting ICT use.

We value excellent communication, organisation and a passion for reading. Experience in libraries or with young people is advantageous; the role requires safeguarding awareness and a proactive team approach.