Library Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

You will be working in the Learning Centre supporting students and staff in all aspects of the use of the Learning Centres across mainly our Bromley and Orpington sites. Provide study skills and information retrieval skills support, and accessibility technology support. Support the development of and deliver study skills sessions (one to one or groups) and research, develop and maintain resources. Contribute to the development of e-learning strategies and resources. Promote the service with students and staff. Identify and respond to curriculum needs. The role will be full time 37 hours a week over 38 weeks.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a library environment or familiar with working in a learning support role. To be successful in this role, you\'ll need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to effectively motivate and inspire others. You\'ll also have exceptional organisational skills combined with strong digital skills, sound administration skills and preferably have experience of using Library Management Systems.

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.

Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.

As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.

The Group has also recently launched a charity - the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of programmes and initiatives.

With a combined turnover of c£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation - and really make a different to people\'s lives.

Our benefits package we provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering. This role is term time only over 38 weeks.

Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers\' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the \'Discounts for Teachers\' portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

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London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident-Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria.

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In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an \'Enhanced\' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children\'s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College\'s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

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