Librarian - Hackney

Learning Resources Centre Assistant – Hackney Area
Location: Hackney
Salary: £17.97 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, ASAP until end of June
MUST HAVE DBS ON UPDATE

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Resources Centre Assistant to join a dynamic team in Hackney. This is a full-time, fixed-term position offering the opportunity to work within a learning-focused environment, assisting and supporting both learners and staff with the use of learning resources.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer care and front-line support at the LRC counter and IT service desk.
• Assist in managing the learning resources collection to support teaching and learning.
• Register new users, issue, renew, and return library items, and manage bookings for LRC rooms and services.
• Promote a conducive learning environment and supervise students, ensuring adherence to appropriate behaviour standards.
• Assist students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties in accessing the facilities.
• Contribute to marketing and promoting the LRC services to staff and students.
• Ensure a safe learning environment in collaboration with other team members and security staff.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to support students and staff.
• Proficiency with library management systems (LMS), and basic software support.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when necessary.
• A flexible approach to working hours and duties, including covering at other centres when required.

Contract Positions

eXede Ltd is acting as an Employment Business and the successful applicant will be engaged by the agency on a PAYE basis. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and full applicant vetting processes will be carried out, including enhanced DBS checks Childrens and/or Adults Barred List checks included for any applications made. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.