Learning Resource Centre Assistant

Gosforth Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 27,274.00 - 28,153.00 (actual salary £12,645)

Learning Resource Centre Assistant job summary

The working pattern for this role will be 10am - 2pm (Monday - Friday).

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and approachable Learning Resource Centre Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our busy Learning Resource Centre. Working alongside the MAT Librarian, you will help create an engaging learning environment that encourages reading, research and independent learning for our students.

This varied role includes assisting students and staff with accessing library resources, maintaining and cataloguing stock, promoting reading initiatives, delivering library inductions and reading groups, and supporting the effective use of ICT within the Learning Resource Centre. You will also supervise students and contribute to creating a welcoming and productive learning space.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience of working in a library, educational setting or with young people would be advantageous but is not essential.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

A passion for reading and supporting learning

Confidence using ICT systems and Microsoft Office

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

A proactive, flexible and positive approach

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.

Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking

An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 

Enthusiastic and motivated students 

An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 

A school with its community at heart 

Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Gosforth Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1925 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gosforth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gosforth-academy

Gosforth Federated Academies comprises three schools (Gosforth Academy, North Gosforth Academy and Gosforth Junior High Academy) committed to providing a superb education for pupils from Year 5 through to Year 13.

Gosforth Academy is a successful school which was rated ‘outstanding’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection.

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