Learning Resources Centre Assistant

Hours: 25-32 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only. Schedule to be discussed but may include an 8.15am start or a 4.15pm finish

Salary: HCC H4 Scale Point 6* actual salary £14,693 per annum including outer fringe allowance, based on 25 hours per week, term time only

Salary: HCC H4 Scale Point 6* actual salary £18,807 per annum including outer fringe allowance, based on 32 hours per week, term time only

* Full-time equivalent salary = H4 Scale 6 £25,889 per annum (including outer fringe allowance of £706pa)

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

To apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website: https://www.leventhorpe.net/2212/vacancies

Alternatively, please complete and submit your application via the ‘Quick Apply’ button.

Closing date: Noon on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

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). Further information for candidates, including the school’s policies on safer recruitment, child protection and data privacy notices for candidates, can be found on the vacancies page of the school website.