Library and Study Skills Assistant

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 a diverse and vibrant college and are both proud of and celebrate the year on year success and achievements of our students and staff.  

30 hours per week

Term time only plus 10 working days 

We are presently seeking an assistant to join our dedicated Literacy and Learning Department. The library and learning resources centre have high quality resources and provide an excellent learning environment for our students.  

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

You should have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a supportive manner. An interest in reading and knowledge of trends in adult and young adult fiction are equally important to the role.  

In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits, as well as the opportunity to work within a vibrant and welcoming environment.  

For further information and to apply, please visit our website www.leyton.ac.uk  

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

For any queries about the role, please email jobs@leyton.ac.uk or call us on 020 8928 9000.  

Closing date for applications: Thursday 4th October 2018  

Interview date: Monday 15th October 2018  

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