Learning Resource Centre Assistant (Library)

About the role

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but will close the role once we have sufficient applicants to interview – apply soon to avoid missing out!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes up to two additional College closure days throughout the year, leave for volunteering and the role is term-time only over 38 weeks.
• Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions to the 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 worldwide Eduroam locations
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on hair & beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and to 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 who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job-role criteria. If you have accessibility needs and/or require adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk.

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for roles 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. Offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to disclose or provide the required DBS certificate, your offer may be withdrawn.