Learning Resource Assistant

Learning Resource Assistant

This is a varied, hands-on role at the heart of learning. You will help create a welcoming, well-run library where pupils are inspired to read, research and learn independently, while also providing responsive day-to-day ICT support to pupils and colleagues. We are looking for someone enthusiastic, organised and approachable who enjoys solving problems, sharing knowledge and making things work.

What you'll make happen

Create an inviting learning environment. Help maintain a stimulating, orderly and welcoming library where pupils can read, study, research and work confidently.

Help pupils become independent learners. Support research and project-based work across all age groups, develop information-literacy skills, guide pupils in using online databases and research platforms, and lead research-skills sessions in partnership with teaching staff.

Make resources easy to discover. Help pupils and staff access physical and digital resources; catalogue and process new materials; manage loans, returns and overdue reminders; register users; maintain accurate library records; and support stock checks and the withdrawal of outdated items.

Bring reading to life. Support displays, Book Clubs, competitions, author visits, promotional events and other activities that encourage curiosity and a love of reading.

Connect the library with school life. Liaise with academic departments on subject-specific stock, reading lists and recommendations, and provide inductions, tours and information for pupils, staff, parents and visitors, including at Open Days.

Provide practical ICT support. Help pupils and staff with password resets, software downloads, computers, printers and photocopying, and respond positively to everyday technology questions.

Keep support moving. Contribute to an effective help-desk system, prioritise requests and troubleshoot software, hardware, configuration and user issues to the department's expected standards.

Look after equipment and information. Install approved software, help maintain an accurate ICT inventory and support equipment-cleaning audits covering computers, laptops and data projectors.

Support pupils beyond the school day. Take part in the weekly rota to supervise the Learning Resource Centre until 6.00pm, encourage positive behaviour and help pupils - including those with differ...